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Guidance webinars

Interactive presentations about your USS benefits and options

About the webinars

Whether you’re new to USS, planning for your retirement or somewhere in between, it can be helpful to hear someone talk to you about your pension and the things you need to think about in a little more detail. We work with Mercer to run regular guidance webinars that can help you make the decisions that are right for you.

Available webinars

  • Your USS pension basics

    Find out what you get with USS and how it works.

  • Understanding DC — Saving in the Investment Builder

    If you want to understand more about saving in the Investment Builder.

  • Tax and your pension

    A quick overview on tax relief and how income tax works when you take your pension.

  • Decisions after leaving USS

    If you’ve stopped paying in, but not retired, this session covers what you need to know about.

  • Planning ahead for your retirement

    It’s never too early to start a retirement plan. This session gives you an overview of the USS pension and how to get started with your planning.

  • Approaching retirement

    If you’re paying in and looking to take some or all of your benefits, this session covers the basics of what you need to know.

  • Understanding DC — Taking savings from the Investment Builder

    If you have savings in the Investment Builder and want to know more about taking them.

  • Focus on pension tax

    An in-depth session on tax allowances if you are making, or have, significant pension savings.

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