All (104) Articles (95) Tools (1) Blogs (8) Filter by topics Clear all Pensions and retirement Benefits Blogs Family and care Work Contact us Selected filters Page 1 of 11 Sort by Relevance Most recent Most popular Article State Pension: how it works The State Pension is regular money you can claim from the government to help when you retire. Find out how much State Pension you’ll get, the age you can claim... Topic State Pension Your State Pension is based on how many years you’ve made National Insurance contributions. Use our guides and tools to learn more, including: how... Article How to complain about a problem with your pension If you have a problem with your pension, including the State Pension or acting on bad advice from a financial adviser, you can complain. Here’s what you need... 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 Increase your State Pension with voluntary National Insurance contributions You usually need 35 qualifying years of National Insurance (NI) contributions to get the full State Pension. If you do not have enough, you can pay to fill gaps... Article Increase your State Pension by deferring your claim If you decide not to claim your State Pension when you reach State Pension age, you can usually increase the amount you’re entitled to. You do not have to let... 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 Child Benefit and the State Pension Did you know that claiming Child Benefit could mean you get more State Pension? Retirement might be the last thing on your mind when you’re looking after a new... Article What happens to my pension if I retire abroad? If you move abroad, you can usually still claim all your pensions – including the State Pension. But it often changes how your pensions are taxed. Here’s what... 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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Next