
Pensions
Demystifying pensions to help you take control of your retirement.
Articles
How to build a £1m pension pot
Your questions, answered. Pensions Operations Executive, Paul Archen, share…

How to save for retirement using the “half your age” rule
You may have heard of the "half your age" pension rule. But what exactly is…

How can I track down lost pension money?
Pension Operations Team Leader walks us through how to find and combine you…

Saving for retirement in your 20s vs 40s – what’s the cost?
The difference could be six figures!
A step-by-step guide to finding and combining your old pensions
Expert Brian Byrnes breaks down pension consolidation
Do I have lost pension money and how can I find it?
You could have more pension savings than you realise - let’s find out

LISA vs SIPP: Which is best for retirement saving?
We compare the pros and cons of the two investment accounts for saving towa…

How can we narrow the pension gender gap?
A new report puts the gap at 35%

How to figure out your retirement goals
Personal finance expert Brian breaks down how to work out what you'll need …
People retiring in 2050 will be worse off than today’s pensioners
Government relaunch Pension Commission to get Brits saving for retirement.
Chancellor promises ‘big bang’ on growth for pensions
The new Labour government announces plans to review the UK pension system a…
Understanding your pension when the market moves
Often the smartest decision you can make is to continue as normal. Here’s w…

“I’m saving to retire by 50.”
Find out how our customers are using the Moneybox Pension to save for life …

Self-employed pension FAQs
Let’s break down the common causes for confusion when it comes to self-empl…

Pension transfer myths – busted!
Pension transfer myths, busted!

How to make your pension resilient to market dips
Here’s a breakdown of why your pension fluctuates and how you can make it m…

How much is enough for retirement?
Fidelity guidelines suggest that to maintain a similar standard of living i…
The pension basics explained by a financial expert
Watch to find out everything you need to know to get started.
How can self-employed people get a pension?
A personal pension is a great way for self-employed people to save for reti…

“Why I’m not focusing on what my pension ‘should’ be worth – and you should…
Here’s how Brian Byrnes, Head of Personal Finance, is planning for retireme…
Videos
What's a pension and why do you need one?
What a personal pension is, how it works, and why starting sooner rather th…

When should you consolidate your pensions?
Why changing jobs can leave you with pension pots scattered all over the pl…

How much is enough to retire?
A simpler way to think about how much to save for retirement, starting with…

Whatch: What is pension drawdown?
How drawdown works when you take money from your Moneybox Personal Pension,…

Watch: How to access your pension
The three main ways to access your pension as you approach retirement, and …

How to make the most of your pension savings

A financial coach explains how to reach your retirement goal

How much do you need to save for retirement?
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by what you “should” be saving - here's why y…

Pension Academy
What you need to know about drawdown
Explore how pension drawdown works, the benefits of flexible retirement inc…
How to make your pension last
Retiring completely? Discover how to calculate your budget using the UK Ret…
What age should you start saving for retirement?
From auto-enrolment to personal pensions: how to make your money work harde…
What happens to your pension when you die
Wondering what happens to your retirement savings when you pass away? Disco…
Retirement saving in your 30s and 40s
How to review your mid-career strategy
When can I access my pension?
Wondering when you can start withdrawing from your retirement savings? Disc…
Why you need a pension when you’re your own boss
How to save for retirement when your income fluctuates
Running your own business means your monthly income is rarely predictable. …
A tax-efficient way to get money out of your pension
Planning to take money from your pension? Discover the most tax-efficient w…
Your retirement readiness checklist
Ready to retire? Use our comprehensive retirement readiness checklist to re…
How does the Moneybox Personal Pension work?
Want a simple way to build your retirement savings? Discover how the Moneyb…
From the experts
What's happening to your pension?
Brian Byrnes, Director of Personal Finance, explains upcoming pension chang…
How to access your pension in retirement
There are generally three ways to access your pension in retirement. Explor…

Here’s how much Pensions UK says you need for retirement
Updates to the Retirement Living Standards benchmark from Pensions UK

Unlock your wealth with the ISA-Pension power combo
Could a Moneybox Pension make retirement planning easier?

Ask Brian Anything
Head of Personal Finance, Brian Byrnes, answers your top pension questions.
How to save for retirement using the “half your age” rule
You may have heard of the "half your age" pension rule. But what exactly is…

“You don’t need to feel confident to take the first step”
Confidence isn't a personality trait - it's a skill.

Should I pause my pension contributions?
With the cost of living on the rise, lots of people are looking for ways to…
Nearly 1 in 3 believe they’ll need inheritance to help fund their retiremen…
Here's why taking control of your future now could be a better approach.
Millennial women could lose out on almost half a million in retirement
What's causing the confidence gap in women and how can we start to close it…

Improving financial confidence
The Moneybox Financial Confidence Index 2025 is here.

5 reasons not to save for retirement
Brian Byrnes debunks five of the most common reasons people don’t plan for …

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How to build a £1m pension pot
How to save for retirement using the “half your age” rule
How does the Moneybox Personal Pension work?
What age should you start saving for retirement?
When can I access my pension?
Retirement saving in your 30s and 40s
Why you need a pension when you’re your own boss
How to make your pension last