About Pensions
Pensions basics
Although there are different types of pension schemes available, they all have the same aim – to help you save money and provide you with an income when you’re older.
In this section, we introduce what pension schemes are and how they work. You’ll see the different types of schemes available, how they differ from each other and what it all means for you.
To find the information you’re looking for, please click on any of the links above. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, or just want to have a chat to someone about it, please just call us, use our web chat service, or complete our online enquiry form.
A good place to start
Our Pension Basics pages offer a good introduction to what pensions are and how they work.
And if there's anything you don't understand, please just ask us.
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