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Welcome to the Retirement Hub

Here you will be able to find all of our ‘Your Questions Answered’ videos and information surrounding the Retirement services that we provide.

I do a lot of overtime; will this be taken into account for my pension?

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I wont have 40 years service how will this affect my pension?

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Will my pension be reduced if I retire early?

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My spouse works in the private sector, what are their options for saving for retirement?

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Will I be entitled to the State Pension?

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Do I have to work until I am 68?

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How can a RACO member improve their pension options at retirement?

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