A guide to your pension options (PM1) - Index


a) Why do I need a Pension?

A guide to your pension options
      Basic State Pension
Other State support
Second Pensions
      Additional State Pension (SERPS and State Second Pension)
      Private Pensions

b) What is a good option for me?

Choosing the right second pension
Second pensions options and how they work
      Additional State Pension (SERPS)
      State Second Pension

c) What other options are there?

Leaving the additional State Pension
Occupational pensions
Stakeholder and Personal Pensions
      How do personal pensions work?
      Finding a personal pension
      What if I drop out
      Group personal pensions
      Stakeholder pensions
Keep an eye on your pension arrangements
Pensions for the self employed

d) What else do I need to think about

Other things that could affect your pension
      Change to the State Pension age for women
      When will I get my state pension?
      What if I get divorced?
      What if I am widowed
      Living abroad
What do I need to do now?

e) Where can I get more help

Directory
Other publications you may find useful
Other guides in this series


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