How do pensions work?

The nuts and bolts of your pension

While the engine room of your pension is busy keeping your retirement savings ticking over, it’s important to make sure the nuts and bolts of your pension remain finely tuned to you.

You are made bankrupt

You start a new job

You die

You are made redundant

You move abroad

You get divorced

You become ill

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Jamie Smith-Thompson says…

“It’s important that as your life changes, your pension changes with you. What’s the best way to make sure your pension remains tailored to you?” Knowing the ins and outs of your scheme rules will help. If that sounds like a bit of a head-ache, a regulated financial adviser can take care of your pension for you.”
Jamie Smith-Thompson, MD at Portafina