Get your retirement plans in motion

Because your pension plan is a priority too

A helping hand with your pension plans

There’s a whole lot to think about when you’re planning for retirement.

Is it worth paying into private or workplace pensions? Are you saving enough? Which investments should you choose? All these unanswered questions can make planning feel a little overwhelming.

So we’ve put together some handy articles to guide you through the planning process and give you a better understanding to get your retirement plans in order.

Pension basics explained

A little confused by all the jargon? Or just want to up your pensions know-how? Let us take you through the pensions essentials.

Learn the pension basics

Six simple tricks to help you boost your pension

Giving your pension savings a little push can make a big difference. So take a look at our six tricks which could give it that boost.

See how to save more

Questions you've asked most

Give our retirement planner tool a go

This handy tool is designed to give you an idea of just how much your pension might be worth when you decide to retire.

Try our retirement planner

Taking you through the planning process

Take control of retirement planning

When it comes to your retirement plans, knowing what to do first can be a challenge. So let us give you a hand – our six-point checklist is a good place to start.

Get planning

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.

See why to start early

How long will retirement be?

It's difficult to know for definite. But there are things you can think about to help you plan more effectively.

See how to plan for retirement

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. 

More on pension tax relief

Should I have more than one pension?

Understand the pros and cons behind putting your savings into a workplace pension versus paying into a personal one instead.

Read the pros and cons

Pensions for the self-employed

Don’t let saving for your future slip any further down your priority list: here’s what you need to know about paying into a pension if you’re self-employed. 

What you need to know

What we can offer

See how we can help you get the most out of your retirement.

Annuity

It’s a way of using your pension pot to buy a guaranteed income for life – just like having a regular salary.

Learn about annuities

Income drawdown

It’s a flexible way of using your pension – taking it as and when you need it.

Find out more

Equity release

Unlock some of the value of your home and turn it into a tax-free, cash lump sum to help you make the most of your retirement.

See more on equity release

With you through retirement, every step of the way

See how we can help you get the most out of your retirement.

Pension basics explained

A little confused by all the jargon? Let us take you through the pensions essentials.

Learn the pension basics

Using your pension

See all the different ways you can start taking your pension money when you're ready.

See your pension options

Life in retirement

Learn what you should be thinking about as you approach retirement - and once you're retired.

Get to grips with retirement

Your health and wellbeing

Find out how can you stay in the best shape – physically and mentally – the older you get.

See what you can do

Taking care of your finances

Understand how you can use your pension money to get even more out of retirement.

Learn about your money

Retirement help and support

See how we can support you, no matter where you are on your retirement journey.

Use our support