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21/02/2025

Pensions can appear a little confusing at first, so we’re here to break it all down for you. Find out more about the nuts and bolts of your pension and what it means for you: https://www.uss.co.uk/for-members/your-pension-explained

13/02/2025

Watch our planning for retirement video for four easy steps to help you plan for your future.

This is "Planning for retirement" by USS on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

06/02/2025

Make a New Year's resolution to focus on your future. It’s a new year, so it’s a perfect opportunity to set some financial goals and check you’re on track for the retirement you want. Read more: https://www.uss.co.uk/news-and-views/member-news/2025/01/01212025_make-a-new-years-resolution-to-focus-on-your-future

24/01/2025

Whilst all our members build benefits in our Retirement Income Builder, if you earn above the salary threshold, you’ll start saving automatically into the Investment Builder. This gives you a flexible savings pot for your future.

To get to grips with our Investment Builder, visit our webpage to find out more: https://www.uss.co.uk/for-members/your-pension-explained/investment-builder

03/12/2024

If you’re thinking about retiring, it’s important to know how the process works and how long it takes. Our timeline to retirement explains what the lead up to your retirement date will look like for a member paying in to USS. Find out more https://www.uss.co.uk/for-members/thinking-about-your-future/a-timeline-to-retirement

07/11/2024

As you’re planning for the future, you may be thinking about what you want to do with your pension. As you’re doing this, it’s good to consider the tax implications of how much you’re building – and how much you’re going to be taking out. Find out more about pension tax: https://www.uss.co.uk/for-members/pension-tax

30/10/2024

Your retirement might seem like a long way off, but understanding how your benefits and savings are building up can help you feel more prepared for your future.

By thinking about the lifestyle you’re aiming for in retirement, you can assess whether you’re saving enough. If not, you may be able to make some adjustments. https://www.uss.co.uk/for-members/thinking-about-your-future/saving-for-retirement-when-youre-40-plus

16/10/2024

Read our top tips on making a financial plan for your future. https://www.uss.co.uk/news-and-views/member-news/2024/10/10142024_planning-for-the-future

14/10/2024

If you're thinking of retiring soon, it's good to get an idea of how your pension is shaping up and whether you’ll need to adapt your spending. Pension planning looks different for everyone so looking ahead at your retirement options now could make all the difference to your future.

To get a clearer idea of where to start, read our practical guide on preparing for retirement: https://www.uss.co.uk/for-members/thinking-about-your-future/preparing-for-retirement-when-youre-55-plus

08/10/2024

Pension building in your 20s and 30s might not feel like a priority. But the earlier you start saving towards your retirement goals, the more you’ll be able to take control of your future.

You’ll have more options and flexibility when it comes to the size of your retirement income and how and when you can retire.

Find out more about building your pension: https://www.uss.co.uk/for-members/thinking-about-your-future/pension-building-in-your-20s-and-30s

25/09/2024

Pay Attention to Your Pension with USS’s Calculators and Tools! 🔍

Understanding your pension is key to a secure future. USS offers tools to help you get instant estimates of your future pension, explore different saving scenarios, and estimate your contributions and tax savings. You can also calculate the impact of an Annual Allowance tax charge on your benefits.

Log in to My USS to view your benefits, track your savings, and use these tools to stay on top of your pension planning. https://www.uss.co.uk/login

23/09/2024

Understanding your pension is key to a secure future. With USS’s Retirement Income Builder, you benefit from a guaranteed income for life, tax relief on contributions, and valuable ill health benefits. Plus, you’ll receive a one-off cash lump sum of three times your pension upon retirement.

As a USS member, you automatically build your pension with contributions from both you and your employer. If you earn above the salary threshold, you'll also grow a flexible savings pot in the Investment Builder.

Curious about how it all works? Take a quick look at how the Retirement Income Builder Works: https://vimeo.com/664225571

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