Did you know that only 28% of people feel they are on track to meet their retirement needs?A pension can be the solution but complicated rules often put us off even getting started, meaning we miss out on the massive benefits!
Let’s face it: pensions aren’t the most thrilling of subjects, but it’s important to engage with them to ensure you don’t miss out on the benefits they offer.When it comes to being financially stable later in life, pensions are essential.
If your employer takes care of your pension you’ll normally pay in straight from gross wages which means you are saving that amount in income tax.Read more about the tax benefits here.Your savings are invested in the stock and bond markets and, when you retire, you take money from the pot.
The best-known is the State Pension, provided by the government.Depending on your retirement age you will have to contribute to the National Insurance system for as many as 35 years to be eligible for the full State Pension.
So, the government is keen for you to consider private pensions.
However, they suffer from a similar issue as the State Pension in that they are often underfunded, meaning the employers providing them sometimes can’t live up to the promises they made.For this reason, Defined Contribution schemes have gained in importance in recent years and are now the most popular type of pension.