All (99) Articles (92) Tools (1) Blogs (6) Filter by topics Clear all Pensions and retirement Family and care Getting help and advice Blogs Savings Benefits Homes Money troubles Selected filters Page 1 of 10 Sort by Relevance Most recent Most popular Tool Compare guaranteed income products (annuities) This comparison tool searches the market to help you shop around for an annuity – a guaranteed retirement income, which can last for life or a fixed term. Article Take your pension as a guaranteed income: annuities explained If you have a defined contribution pension, you can usually choose how and when to take your money. One option is to convert some or all of your pension into... Article Guaranteed annuity rates explained If you have a defined contribution pension, always check if your scheme offers a guaranteed annuity rate. This might mean you can convert your pension into a... Article What is an immediate needs annuity? If you invest a lump sum upfront, an immediate needs annuity gives you a regular income. This can be used to pay care costs, but you’ll need financial advice... Article How are pensions protected? Many different organisations help to protect your pension, such as The Pensions Regulator and The Pensions Ombudsman. Here’s what you need to know, including... Article How a retirement annuity contract works Retirement annuity contracts are an old type of pension scheme you might have if you were self-employed (or your employer did not offer a workplace pension) ... Article Beginner’s guide to paying for long-term care If you need care, the first step is to work out what level you need and if you can afford it. We’ll guide you through the process, including how to check if ... Topic Take your pension Learn when and how you can take money from your pension with our guides, tools and free Pension Wise appointments. We explain all you need to know, including: your... Financial advice When you’re making important financial decisions, it can be a good idea to talk to an expert. Taking advice from a professional can help you feel supported during stressful or complicated processes like... Topic Retirement advice When and how you choose to take your pension can make a huge difference in how far your retirement savings will go. This is why it’s so important to get professional... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Next