04 — Types
Pension Types
The different types of pensions available in the UK.
5 articles
Best Pension for the Self-Employed in the UK
Your pension options if you're self-employed, how tax relief works without an employer, and what to look for in a provider. Includes SIPP, personal pension, stakeholder, and NEST compared.
8 min read·Esther Smith
What Is a Junior SIPP and Is It Worth It?
What a Junior SIPP is, how it works, contribution limits, tax relief, and the compound growth maths. Written by a parent who has set them up for her own children.
9 min read·Esther Smith
What Is a SIPP and How Does It Work?
What a SIPP is, how it works, what you can invest in, and how to open one. Written by a SIPP holder with real experience of Vanguard and Interactive Investor.
8 min read·Esther Smith
What Is a Workplace Pension and How Does It Work?
Workplace pensions explained — auto-enrolment, who contributes and how much, how qualifying earnings work, and what your employer is legally required to pay.
7 min read·Esther Smith