Pensions and retirement | Help with pensions and retirement

Whether you’re just starting to think about your retirement, are about to retire, or have been retired for some time, we’ve got guides for you.

Auto enrolment

Introduction, how it works, all about contributions.

Building your retirement pot

How much do you need, ways to build your pot, transferring and merging.

Pensions basics

Starting a pension, types of pension, understanding pensions.

Pension problems

Complaints, financial help when retired, changes to schemes.

Pension Wise

Free, impartial guidance on the options for taking your pension pot.

State Pension

How it works, what you might get, National Insurance.

Taking your pension

Ways to draw your pension, when can you retire, Pension Wise appointments.

Tax and pensions

Tax allowances, tax paid on pensions, tax relief.

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One of our pension specialists will be happy to answer your questions. Our help is free.

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