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Defined contribution pensionsUnderstand how defined contribution, or money purchase, pension schemes work. We’ll explain what happens to your pension savings in these schemes.4 April 2025
Pensions auto-enrolment explainedFind out how pensions auto-enrolment works, how much you need to pay into a pension, and how the different auto-enrolment pension companies operate.In this guide (5 articles)Pension auto-enrolment: how it worksNest pension - how it worksPeople's Pension - how it worksNow: Pensions - how it worksSmart Pension - how it works
Defined benefit (or final salary) pensionsFind out how these 'gold-plated' pensions work and how much you might get in retirement.4 April 2025
What is the Pension Protection Fund?Find out how you're protected if your company goes bankrupt, including how the Pension Protection Fund works.9 April 2025
Public sector pensions explainedFind out how government and public sector pensions work - including all you need to know about the Teachers' and NHS pension schemes.In this guide (6 articles)Armed Forces Pension Scheme explainedPolice Pension Scheme explainedLocal Government Pension Scheme explainedTeachers' Pensions Scheme UK explainedNHS pension schemes explainedCivil Service Pension Scheme explained
Deferring your company pensionUnderstand what the pros and cons of deferring your company pension are, and how you’d go about doing this.4 April 2025
How to find old pensionsFind out how to track down pots from old employers and make sure you're on top of your retirement savings18 March 2025