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Pensions & retirement

Financial journalist Paul Lewis explains how to make the most of planning for retirement Download the video transcript

Whether you're thinking about saving into a pension for the first time or making decisions for your retirement, this section provides useful information and tools to help you make the most of your money.

This section will help you:

  • Discover the benefits of saving for retirement
  • Understand different types of pensions
  • Learn about your choices for retirement
  • Get help with later life matters
  • Find out what support and advice is available

Pension savings timeline

This timeline will help you understand the benefits of long-term pension saving and of actively managing your money.

Retirement income options tool

Explore the key considerations as you approach retirement, compare options, and get guidance on the next steps.

Find a retirement adviser

Find a financial adviser to help with your retirement planning if you’re thinking about retiring or have already retired.

What you'll need

Find out why & when to save into a pension and how to work out what your pension pot might be.

What you've got

Find out all the facts you need about making your transition into retirement.