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A SIPP (self-invested personal pension) lets you save for retirement, your way. You can choose your investments, and how much you pay in, and when. 

The sooner you start investing the more chance of growing your money for a rosier retirement. 

Investments can fall as well as rise and you may get back less than has been put in.

What is a crystallised pension?

Find out about crystallised pensions, what they are and what happens when a pension crystallises.

What is the Money Purchase Annual Allowance (MPAA)?

The Money Purchase Annual Allowance (MPAA) is a reduced annual allowance for making tax-efficient pension contributions.

Should I pay into a private pension or a savings account?

Find out more about private pensions and savings accounts and their benefits to help you save for retirement.

How does compound investing in a pension work?

Learn how compound investing works and how it can benefit your defined contribution pension.

What happens to my SIPP when I die?

Find out what happens to a SIPP after death, including rules around inheritance tax.

Can I transfer an ISA to a SIPP?

Learn more about moving ISA funds to a SIPP for tax benefits and retirement planning.

How many SIPPs can I have?

Find out more information about the number of SIPPs you can have at any one time.

SIPP vs SSAS – What are the differences?

Discover which is best for you: a Self-Invested Personal Pension, or a Small Self-Administered Scheme (SSAS).

7 reasons why you're not too young to start saving for your retirement

A simple guide to early retirement saving: SIPPs, ISAs, and why to start now.

The differences between SIPPs and stakeholder pensions

Learn more about choosing between SIPPs and stakeholder pensions for your future.

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