MENU > Articles and guides > Financial wellbeing > Understanding your pension and investments Understanding your pension and investments Financial wellbeing - helping you to understand how you feel about money and your financial decisions Coronavirus impact on you and your money Managing your money Dealing with planned life changes Get on top of unexpected life changes We want you to really get to know your pension Knowing what happens to the money in your pension gives you confidence you’re making the right decisions for your future. Investments can seem complicated. We'll make it easier for you to understand the basics. What is a pension? 22 August 2018 Here you’ll find a quick guide to the different types of pension and the benefits of saving for retirement. Pensions & Retirement Personal pensions How to look after your pension savings 29 April 2021 Understanding how your pension works and what it does can help you feel more confident about the way you’re saving for the... The tax rules and limits of your pension explained 22 August 2018 There are limits on the amount you can invest in pension plans and on the maximum value of pension savings that you can build... Pensions & Retirement Tax The State Pension 12 January 2021 Find out what you’re entitled to, when you can start claiming and how to top up your State Pension if you need to. Pension transfers 19 February 2021 Find out what you need to know about pension transfers and if it's right for you if you're thinking about combining your... The tax rules when you want to take money from your pension 22 August 2018 We can’t personalise how much tax you might pay, but we can give you some general information about how tax works. Pensions & Retirement Tax A guide to a secure income 22 August 2018 A secure income is a financial product that allows you to convert your retirement savings into a regular, fixed amount of... Pensions & Retirement Your pension questions answered 20 August 2018 Find the answers to some frequently asked questions about pensions. Pensions & Retirement Investment types explained 22 August 2018 Get to know more about deposits, equities, property and other investment types. Funds Investments Transferring out of your company pension - what are the pros and cons? 22 August 2018 This guide is designed to present you with options to consider when deciding whether or not transfer out of a DB Pension. Pensions & Retirement Your money Decoding your tax code 22 August 2018 If you receive a wage or a pension, your employer or pension provider is required to deduct any income tax due before the... Tax Your money The new state pension - your questions answered 18 September 2018 When the new state pension was introduced for those reaching pension age from 6th April 2016 it was intended to be much... 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