All (101) Articles (89) Tools (4) Blogs (8) Filter by topics Clear all Pensions and retirement Blogs Family and care Benefits Work Selected filters Page 1 of 11 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 to find the best deal when taking your pension If you have a defined contribution pension, you can usually choose how and when to take your money – including which products and providers to use. Find out ... 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... Check for special features before taking or transferring your pension Some pensions include valuable special features that might be lost if you take money too early or transfer to another provider. This can affect how much you ... 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... Take your pension later than planned: late retirement explained Your pension is designed to start paying out on a certain date, but you can usually choose when you want to claim it. If you can afford to, delaying retirement... 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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Next