A pension is a long-term investment. Its value can go down as well as up and could be worth less than was paid in. Laws and tax rules may change in the future. Your own circumstances and where you live in the UK will also have an impact on tax treatment.
Personal pensions explained
Do you know what kind of lifestyle you’d like to have after you stop working? Whether it’s spending more time with your family or seeing the world, a pension plan can help you save money to help fund life in retirement.
There’s a lot to think about when it comes to saving and investing money in a pension plan. That’s why we’ve collated all of our handy pension guides, services and our pension calculator on one clear page.
The Standard Life Active Money Personal Pension
Save and invest money to help fund your life in retirement.
Pension starter guides
A pension plan can help you save and invest money over the long-term to help fund your life in retirement. As the money in your pension plan is invested, there's a more to think about compared to regular savings accounts. Our clear and quick guides can help you understand how to get the most from your pension.
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Learn the pension basicsPension Basics
This starter guide explains what a pension is, how it works and what to think about as you save for retirement. -
Read more about workplace pensionsWorkplace Pensions Explained
If you're employed, you may be enrolled in a workplace pension scheme. This guide explains how they work. -
Learn about the state pension View all pension guidesWhat is the State Pension?
What is the current state pension age, how much could you get and how do you make a claim? This guide explains all.
Transfer a pension
If you're a new or existing customer you can combine your existing pension plans into a single Standard Life plan here.
Pension calculator
Are your pension savings on track? Our quick pension calculator can help you see how much money you could have in retirement.
Getting closer to retirement
As you save money to help fund your life in retirement, it’s worth knowing what your retirement options might be. Our retirement guides and tools can help.
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