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 Company Pensions

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Links to further information on the internet

Other sources of useful information regarding state pensions can be found on the following sites.

Planning for retirement?

Department for Work and Pensions - Government department for Pensions. This site contains huge amounts of information on state pensions
The Pensions Service - Government sponsored site containing lots of information about state pensions and loads of good guides if you need more details about state pensions. This is an excellent site.

Currently retired? Need pensions help?

Age Concern - Free advice on state benefit issues. The telephone number is 0800 00 99 66. Lines are open every day from 7am to 7pm.
Citizens advice bureau - A good source of free and independent advice.
Counsel and Care - An organisation again offering free advice on state benefits. The telephone number is 0845 300 7585. Lines are open Monday to Friday from 10am to 12:30pm and from 2pm to 4pm. Call are not free but are instead charged at local rates.
Help the Aged - SeniorLine is a free telephone helpline run by Help the Aged for older people. Trained advisors can help with any questions you might have about state benefits. The telephone number is 0800 800 65 65. Lines are open Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Read our FAQ sections covering State Pensions, Company Pensions and Private Pensions.

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Confused by investment?

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