Pensions

When you die, you can pass on your pension to a beneficiary - one of the great tax advantages of a Self-invested personal pension (SIPP). Learn about SIPPs on death.

How pensions will be dealt under inheritance tax is changing. Find out what to expect from the changes to pensions and inheritance tax in 2027.

Whether you want to transfer an old workplace pension to your SIPP, or transfer to AJ Bell from another pension provider, learn more about SIPP transfers here.

Saving for retirement can seem daunting, with so many different types of pension and savings accounts to choose from. To help get you started, let’s work out what you might need, so you can decide how and when to invest for your retirement.

Stakeholder pensions are a form of personal pension with low fees. Learn more about stakeholder pensions, who they are aimed at and how they differ from SIPPs.

Auto-enrolment has encouraged many more people to benefit from their company’s pension scheme without extra effort from the employee. Unfortunately, the amount of money put aside may not be enough for your retirement goals.

Boosting your pension towards a million-pound pot could be more achievable than you think. Read about how much you’d need to save to achieve a £1m pension pot.

Having multiple pensions can mean it’s difficult to get an overall picture of your retirement savings. Discover how to consolidate pensions here.

Employer pension contributions are tax-efficient payments your employer makes into your pension. Read more about their tax benefits and how to set up SIPP employer contributions here.

One of the biggest perks of pensions is earning tax relief on what you pay in. How much tax relief you get is based on your earnings and how much tax you pay. So how much can you contribute to your pension?

Read all about defined benefit pensions (DBP) including what they are, how they work, and how they differ to defined contribution pensions.

With a rise in fraud over the past decade, it’s good to make sure your pension is as protected as possible. Here’s how to avoid being a victim of pension fraud.

Join us as we run through what a pension is, how a pension works, the different types of pensions, and how you can use them to save for your retirement.

Our article should help you to understand pension allowances, contributions and tax relief. Learn how much you could pay into your SIPP each year.

You’ll get basic-rate tax relief at 20% on any SIPP contributions you make. Learn how tax relief works and the benefits of SIPP tax relief here.

While employees have the luxury of pension auto-enrolment and a HR department, others have to do it themselves. Learn more about self-employed pensions with AJ Bell.