Pension information - useful links

Pensions, pensions, pensions...we're bombarded with information, much of it confusing and contradictory.

To help you cut your way through the jungle, here's Gransnet's pension information guide, with useful links to the latest information on changes to the state pension, planning for retirement, making contributions and financial advice.

Recent changes to pensions

Plan your retirement income - an overview of different types of pensions and benefits.

Summary of recent changes to pensions - Recent pensions legislation and how the changes will affect you.

Planning for retirement

State Pension - A more detailed explanation of the State pension.

Workplace and personal pensions - in detail.

Unbiased advice - Find an independent financial adviser who can help you organise your pension or savings.

Topping up National Insurance contributions - National Insurance contributions - should you top them up? And if the answer is yes…

Guide to how to pay contributions - Here's a guide to how and when to pay your contributions.

NHS pensions advice - Work for the NHS? Use these calculators to choose between the two Sections of the NHS Pension Scheme.

About to retire

Government advice - early retirement and your pension.

Trace a lost pension scheme - Lost details of an old pension scheme? Trace it online with the Pension Service.

Money Advice Service - Action plans for your retirement finances.

Once you're retired

Pensions Service - Find your pension centre so you can get in contact. 

Forms and leaflets 

Department of Work and Pensions: how to obtain leaflets and forms - Download important forms to apply and claim pensions and other payments, or call the DWP to receieve copies by post.