Articles
How to find lost or old pensions

How to find your old pensions

There are millions of lost pensions in the UK, frequently private ones set up by an old employer and forgotten about when people move jobs....
Articles
A close up of ten pound notes and pound coins

How to claim your pension

You can start claiming your state pension when you reach state pension age and if it’s a private pension, from 55, but when and how...
Articles
Do you pay tax on a pension?

Do you pay tax on a pension?

After saving away or paying into workplace schemes and National Insurance for a lifetime, it seems like a kick in the teeth for HMRC to...
Articles
How to find lost or forgotten money for free

How to find lost or forgotten money for free

There’s billions worth of unclaimed cash lying in dormant accounts  Could you have savings, pensions, investments or Premium Bonds, that you’ve forgotten about and can’t,...
Articles
Different types of pension explained: state, workplace, and SIPPs

Different types of pension explained: state, workplace, and SIPPs

A pension is the main way you save money for retirement, so you’ll have enough money to live off when you stop working.  The state...
Articles
How do I check my pension?

How do I check my pension?

If you want to have an idea of how much money you’ll be living off when you stop working, it’s important to check your pension...
Articles
Front door

What is a lifetime mortgage? Everything you need to know

Turning your home into money to help you get buy in retirement doesn't have to involve selling it, moving out, or making monthly repayments. Esther...
Articles
picture of £5 notes

How to deal with stock market falls

With share prices looking wobbly, here’s how to think about your investments during a time of crisis When you invest your money, there’s always risk...
Articles
picture of £5 notes

Can I withdraw my pension early?

What age can you withdraw your pension, and is there any way you can withdraw it early? We look at what the current rules are...