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Basics of investing your pension

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You work hard for your pension. So once you’ve paid money into your pot, we make sure it works hard for you. Discover the basics of long-term investing, and how that relates to your pension pot.

Investing for beginners

We invest in ourselves, in our homes and our careers. So why shouldn’t we invest in our pension?

Understand the basics

How inflation impacts your savings

We invest your money so it’s not chipped away by inflation over the years and decades to come.

Beating bank interest rates

Taking the right amount of risk

Learn about the fine balance between risk and reward, and how this can grow your pot.

How to balance your risk

Unlock the power of long-term investing

See how the power of compounding could double your final pension pot.

The power of long-term investing

Your guide to different investment markets

Ever wondered what an investment or a market is, or where your money goes?

Discover the markets

Protect your pension savings

Registering online with a secure password is one of the best ways to keep your pension pot safe from scammers.

Stay safe from pension scams