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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Sandra Haurant

Don’t panic and stay invested: top tips to protect your pension in turbulent times

money hacks: how to stop getting sidetracked while saving for your pension
Keep a close eye on your pension to avoid being sidetracked by big life events. Illustration: Jamie Wignall/The Guardian

Resist opting out early

All employers must automatically enrol their employees in a workplace pension scheme if they meet the eligibility criteria: the employee must be a UK resident, aged between 22 and state pension age, and earning more than £10,000 a year, £192 a week or £822 a month, in the 2025/26 tax year.

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