I will be 62 this May and have been entitled to my state pension since June 2010. Could I continue to defer my state pension but not my occupational pension when I go on to phased retirement?
Devi
My response:
Yes, your state pension has nothing to do with your occupational or personal pension arrangements.
Further reading: State Pension deferral – taking up your State Pension later
I hope that helps.
Damien
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