All (100) Articles (91) Tools (3) Blogs (6) Filter by topics Clear all Pensions and retirement Blogs Family and care Getting help and advice Savings Work Contact us Homes Selected filters Page 1 of 10 Sort by Relevance Most recent Most popular 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. 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... Article Take your whole pension in one payment From age 55 (57 from April 2028), you can often choose to withdraw all your pension money in one go. But, depending on the value of your pension, this means ... Article How to choose your own pension investment options Many pension providers will manage your money for you, so you don’t need to do anything. But if you want to choose how your money is invested, or you’ve been... 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 Take money from your pension when you need it: pension drawdown explained If you have a defined contribution pension, one way to take your money is to use flexi-access drawdown. This lets you withdraw some tax-free cash and leave the... 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... Article What happens to my pension if I leave a job or opt out? If you opt out or stop paying into a pension, any money you’ve built up remains yours. You can usually choose to leave it where it is or transfer it to a new... Article Take your pension as multiple lump sums If you have a defined contribution pension, you can usually choose how and when to take your money. One option is to leave the money invested and take cash lump... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Next