How do I fund my retirement?

A pension gives you an income in retirement. But there are other ways to save.

State, personal and company pensions

The State Pension is one type of pension which is run by the government. There are other pensions which you can set up yourself or through your work – these are called personal and company pensions.

There are other ways to save for retirement. Many people choose savings accounts, ISAs and other types of investments. These are all building blocks you can use to fund your retirement.

• Saving for retirement

Your retirement building blocks

State Pension

• Qualifying for basic State Pension

Personal and company pensions

• Personal pensions
• Company pension schemes

Savings and investments

• Savings and investments - Money Advice Service