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.
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Contribution
How much should I pay into my pension?
Considering how much you’ll need for a comfortable retirement will help you decide how much to pay into your pension.
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Retirement
Wise words from the over 50s
Retirement may seem far off, but starting to save early could be key.
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Life planning
Getting your house in order before you die
Sorting out the important things before you die can help your loved ones cope. Just follow our simple guide.
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retirement
What to do when someone dies
Working out what to do and who you need to tell when someone dies can be overwhelming. These are some essential arrangements and notifications to make.
Support with the cost of living
With the rising cost of living, we want our customers to feel supported. We've put together some practical tips and resources to help you stay on top of your finances.
Helpful pension guides for getting started
Our simple guides can help take the mystery out of pensions.
Browse below or choose a topic that interests you.
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Taking you through the planning process
Should I pay extra into my workplace pension?
Things to consider if you want to boost your retirement fund.
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'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.
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.
A decade by decade guide to retirement saving
Depending on how close (or far) you are from retirement, see what you can do to make the most of your pension savings.
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.
Income drawdown
It’s a flexible way of using your pension – taking it as and when you need it.
Equity release
If you're a UK homeowner aged over 55, our lifetime mortgage is a way of borrowing money against your home to help you make the most of your retirement.
With you through retirement, every step of the way
See how we can help you get the most out of your retirement.
Learn about pensions
We want to make understanding pensions easier – we've brought together some useful articles on the key things you need to know about pensions here.
Using your pension
See all the different ways you can start taking your pension money when you're ready.
Pensions and retirement support
Whether retirement feels near or far, you’re empowered to make decisions for your future, knowing support is close by.
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