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The Big Pensions FAQ
How old is Penfold?
How does Penfold compare to other providers?
What is the Lifetime Plan?
How is your pension kept safe?
I'm not self-employed, is Penfold for me?
I live outside the UK, can I have a Penfold pension?
Can I have multiple pensions?
What happens if you went out of business?
What fees do you charge?
What happens if I pass away before 55?
How long does it take for a fund switch to settle?
Can I nominate someone to receive my pension if I die?
When will I receive my promotional bonus?
When will I receive my referral money?
How is my forecast calculated?
What assumptions is my retirement income based on?
What are the lifestyle categories based on?
Can I include other pensions to get a complete understanding of my retirement income?
Why is my forecast value so low?
What is the difference between ‘Your forecast’ tool and the ‘Calculator’ tool?
What is Seccl?
Shall I pay in through personal or business contributions?
Can my employer pay into my Penfold pension?
How can I pause my payments?
Can I pay in through my limited company?
Why hasn't my first payment come out yet?
Is there a minimum amount I can pay into my pension?
Is there a maximum I can pay into my pension?
Can I reduce my payment?
How can I pay into my Penfold pension?
What are the options I have to withdraw from my pension when I reach the age of 55?
Do I pay tax when I withdraw my Penfold pension?
When is the earliest I can withdraw from my Penfold pension, and are there any exceptions?
Can I withdraw money from my pension whenever I want?
How do I request to withdraw my pension from Penfold?
How do I change my employee contribution percentage?
I amended my employee contributions - when will this be actioned?
What happens if I opt out of my workplace pension scheme?
Why does my account show £0.00?
When are my workplace contributions paid into my Penfold pension?
Why do I only have “employer contributions”?
My pension contributions have been deducted from my payslip, but I can't see this in my Penfold account?