Helpful Pension Links - Pension Related Services

The following links may also provide additional help and information:
The Pensions Advisory Service (TPAS), is an independent voluntary organisation, grant-aided by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). They provide information and guidance on all pension matters, including state, company, personal and stakeholder schemes. They can also help if you have a problem, complaint or dispute with your occupational or private pension arrangement.

For tax enquiries regarding your pension or questions about how your pension and entitlements may be affected if you move abroad HM Revenue and Customs have some helpful online fact sheets at:
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/pensionschemes/simplification-factsheets.htm

Reputable pension providers and scheme administrators should be a member of the Financial Services Association (FSA). Check the FSA register at www.fsa.gov.uk/Pages/register/ to see whether your provider is registered and regulated by the FSA.

If you've lost details about a pension scheme (including work related pensions) and need help contacting the provider, The Pension Tracing Service may be able to help. Find out what the service can do for you and how you can contact them at:
http://www.direct.gov.uk/

The BBC raw online site www.bbc.co.uk/raw/money/saving_up/planning_for_retirement.shtml has helpful information, questionnaires and real life case studies to help you start planning for your retirement.

The Pensions Regulator offers a helpful guide called Are your contributions being paid on time? for individuals who are members of work related pensions: www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk

Personal pensions are complex so always take independent financial advice, find a suitable Independent Financial Adviser who is also a pension specialist through unbiased.co.uk.