what kinds of pensions are there?

• What kind of pensions do employers provide?  more...
• What do I need to know about the basic state pension?  more...
• Some retired people get an extra pension or benefits from the state, as well as their basic retirement pension. What do I need to know about additional state pensions and benefits?  more...
• What kinds of pension can I arrange for myself?  more...

further information

Most people when they retire will get money from a variety of sources.

The state will provide a basic state pension, perhaps some additional pension and, if you do not have much extra pension or savings, other benefits as well.

If you were a member of an employer's occupational pension scheme at any time during your working life, you will get some pension from that.

And you may have made your own personal pension contributions, and receive money from this through an annuity or income drawdown.

These questions give a basic overview of the different type of pension. There are more detailed Q&As about each type elsewhere on workSMART.