Knowing the meaning behind technical pension terms may help you make more informed decisions when it comes to retirement planning.
Pension basics explained
Making things simpler for you
There are so many pensions out there. All sorts of jargon is being used. The options you have to choose from seem endless. So it can be difficult to get your head around.
But we want to make it easy. That’s why we’ve brought together some useful articles on the key things you need to know about pensions when you start making your retirement plans.
The value of your pension can go down as well as up and you may get back less than has been paid in.
Pensions jargon buster
How do I find a lost pension?
Tracking down pensions you're missing doesn't have to take a huge chunk of time. We'll show you how easy it can be.
What's pension tax relief all about?
Understand how pension tax relief works, what it's based on and the impact it has on paying into your pension.
What happens to your pension when you die?
If you’re thinking about how you can provide for your loved ones, find out if and how your pension can be passed on.
What is a pension?
Understanding how different types of pensions work may help you decide which one (or ones) might suit you.
Stop your pension from running out early
Before taking an income from your pension pot, make sure there's enough in there to see you through retirement.
Why pay into your pension early?
Sorting out your pension may not be at the top of your to-do list. But if you get things up and running sooner, it could work out better for you later.
Six simple tricks to help you boost your pension
Giving your pension savings a little push can make a big difference. Capital at risk.
Checking your National Insurance record for gaps
Discover how you can close the gap if you have missed contributions.
How many pensions can I have?
Learn more about how many different pension pots you can have and how to keep track of them.
