S4 Episode 2: Planning for retirement: how does the State Pension fit in?

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On his first podcast appearance, Joe McLaughlin from the Civil Service Pensions Training Team talks to us about the State Pension, how it works, and the vital role it can play in your retirement finances.  

We talk about how to track your State Pension as it builds up, how to give it a boost and things you’ll need to consider when you come to claim it, such as tax. 

Useful links

• State Pension - GOV.UK 
• Check your State Pension age - GOV.UK 
• The new State Pension: If you've lived or worked abroad - GOV.UK 
• Pension calculators - Civil Service Pension Scheme 
• Podcast - Civil Service Pension Scheme