All (190) Articles (178) Tools (4) Blogs (8) Filter by topics Clear all Pensions and retirement Family and care Benefits Work Blogs Getting help and advice Everyday money Money troubles Selected filters Page 1 of 20 Sort by Relevance Most recent Most popular Article Personal pensions: set up your own private pension You can set up your own personal or private pension for any reason, but it’s more common if you’re self-employed, don’t work or want to save more than your employer’s... Topic Pensions explained Use our guides and tools to learn how a pension can help you save for retirement. We explain what you need to know, including: what a 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... Topic Pensions & retirement Whether you’re just starting to think about your retirement, are about to retire, or have been retired for some time, we’ve got guides for you. Article Free printed guides Our printed guides cover many different money and pension topics, including Universal Credit, mortgages, bank accounts, power of attorney and ways to take your... Article How to prepare and plan for retirement Here are the key actions you can take to help you have enough money for a comfortable retirement. Types of pension in the UK and how they work There are different types of pension in the UK, including the State Pension, defined contribution, defined benefit, hybrid and cash balance schemes. We explain... Article How to take your pension: a step-by-step guide It’s a good idea to plan how you’ll take your pension many years before you retire. This gives you time to understand your options, decide when you might be ... Article What is a pension scheme and how does it work? Saving into a pension will give you money to live on when you’re older – often a regular income so you can give up work. Your pension savings will usually be... Article Why should I save into a pension? If you want to stop working when you’re older, you’ll need enough money to live on. The State Pension might cover some costs, but you’ll usually need your own... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Next