Final salary schemes

Final salary pension schemes entitle the pension holder to a level of income equal to or a proportion of their final salary.

These types of pensions are becoming increasingly rare and are often closed to new members as private companies have realised the cost and many companies have attempted to plug the hole in their pension fund.

If you are lucky enough to be in a final salary pension scheme you should continue contributing to this to receive the greatest benefits.

Many of the firms that were operating these schemes have switched to career average or defined contribution schemes.
 

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