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How does the state pension work?
How does the state pension work?

The hard truth about the state pension – and its limitations.

Updated over a year ago

When you reach the state retirement age, you’ll receive a pension from the government, providing you’ve made the relevant National Insurance contributions. However, the state pension age looks set to raise over the next few years.

For the vast majority of people, a state pension alone won’t be enough for the retirement lifestyle you want. And you’ll still be tied to when the government say you should retire. With Jarvis, you can see exactly what you’ll need and take proactive steps to retire earlier.

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