Which is the best sort of retirment pension to take out in these troubled times.
I wouldn't bother at all but I need the tax relief.

How old are you?
Are you employed?

Start a cash-based business. Then buy a king-size mattress.

FT, I'm employed full time and age 36.

In 2009, you can contribute up to $16,500 to your employer's 403b or similar (401k, etc.) This money is tax-deferred so saves you a lot of income tax now.

Interesting.... thanks Robin.

You can also contribute a maximum of $5000 to a traditional or Roth IRA. Note you have until April 15th to contribute for the 2008 Tax year.

Call the HR department and ask them what the match for their plan is.

$6,000, isn't it?

Only if you're 50 or over. He says he's 36 so it's only $5k

Got kids? Could dump some cash into those those student plans, bit rubbish but it'll lower your taxable.