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Keep up to date with our regular articles to help you get the most out of your membership

  • Set your communications preferences

    Check your email address is correct so we can keep in touch (use a personal email so we can help you keep on top of your pension if you change jobs or retire)

  • The older you get, the quicker time flies — act now

    Retirement might seem far off, but research shows time passes more quickly as you get older.

  • Ease into retirement — your way

    Retirement looks a bit different for everyone and it’s becoming more common for USS members to retire flexibly.

  • Happy New Year… and a healthy pension for 2026

    Give your finances an early spring clean.

  • When do you want to retire

    Understanding how retiring early or late affects your benefits

  • Moving overseas for your retirement

    Even though you’re retired, is there still a part of you wanting to live abroad? Find out how Elena did it.

  • Planning for the future – hear from members who’ve done it

    We’ve been talking to retired members and those who are getting closer to retirement, to get their thoughts on what you might need when you retire and to hear what they think would help members, in planning for the future.

  • Check in on your Investment Builder pot

    Even if you’re no longer paying in to USS, it’s always a good idea to check in on your Investment Builder savings.

  • What you have left with USS

    We appreciate if you have stopped paying in to your USS pension it might be a while since you thought about your USS pension, so here’s a quick recap of what you’re entitled to.

  • Flexibility with the Investment Builder

    Even though you’re retired, you still have some flexibility with USS. Find out more about your Investment Builder savings.

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