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Dad wants to retire, bit sudden what do we need to know?

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  • Many people don't know they can get a pension forecast and some don't know that they will still get a State Pension, even though they have an Occupational one.

    So I think Ed's link is always relevant.
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  • EdInvestor
    EdInvestor Posts: 15,749 Forumite
    Many people don't know they can get a pension forecast and some don't know that they will still get a State Pension, even though they have an Occupational one.

    Another thing some people haven't realised is that there are 2 state pensions - the basic and the S2P.Some people's S2P will double the basic, which can make a very significant difference to their retirement finances.

    The only way to find out about S2P (formerly known as SERPS) is to get a pension forecast.
    Trying to keep it simple...;)
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