Helpful links and contacts
Want to find out more about pensions? Check out these resources below:
MoneyHelper
MoneyHelper is a Government-backed resource that offers free, impartial help on all aspects of money, including benefits, savings, pension choices and tracking down lost pensions. It includes Pension Wise, which offers free, impartial guidance on retirement options for people aged 50 and over.
ScamSmart
The FCA’s ScamSmart website has quizzes and resources to help you spot a scam and a warning list of companies to watch out for. You can also report any suspected scams on the site.
Gov.uk
This is the Government’s website, where you can find information about everything relating to tax, pensions and the State Pension. Pages you might find useful include:
- Check your State Pension Age at gov.uk/state-pension-age
- Check your National Insurance record and obtain a State Pension forecast at gov.uk/check-state-pension
- Find out more about National Insurance at gov.uk/money/national-insurance
Pensions UK
Publishes Retirement Living Standards every year to give people an idea of what retirement could cost, using a range of common goods and services.
The Pensions Ombudsman
An independent organisation set up by law to deal with pension complaints. The Pensions Ombudsman can help when someone has tried to resolve a problem with their pension scheme and isn’t satisfied with the outcome. Their service is free.
159 - Emergency hotline
If you think that you may be a victim of a scam, or that you may have been targeted by scammers, you can dial 159 to be connected to your bank’s fraud department. This enables you to check quickly and easily if an offer is genuine. Find out more at stopscamsuk.org.uk.