5 things you need to know about pensions

Self-employed workers continue to fall behind on pension planning, new research warns, adding to the pressure for more support for this group of savers. Just 22% of self-employed Britons currently con

Do you run your own business, are you a contractor, freelancer or sole trader? Then you’ll recognise the symptoms of the permanent pensions headache of the self-employed: the rollercoaster of irregula

Annuities are popular, and rates are good — but do shop around, advises Paul Lewis

Explaining the situation if you contribute more than your relevant allowance

Cashing in some of your pension pot early? Beware the pitfall, cautions Paul Lewis

Find out the impact of drawing on your pension in your 50s compared to waiting until you’re older