All (29) Articles (28) Tools (1) Filter by topics Clear all Pensions and retirement Family and care Blogs Getting help and advice Tools and calculators Work Selected filters Page 1 of 3 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 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) ... 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... Article What can I do with my pension pot? If you have a defined contribution pension, you can usually choose how and when to take your money. Here’s what you need to know. Article What happens to my pension when I die? Your pension money can usually be paid to someone else when you die, depending on the type of pension you have. Here’s what you need to know about pension death... Article The tapered annual allowance for pension savings If you earn more than £200,000 in a tax year, you might be affected by the tapered annual allowance. This limits the amount of pension savings you can get tax... Article The annual allowance for tax relief on pension savings Each tax year, you can usually get tax relief on your pension contributions up to 100% of your earnings or £60,000 – whichever is lower. Here’s what you need... 1 2 3 Next