Stakeholder Pensions

Sources of Additional Information & Assistance

DWP

The DWP has published a number of guides to help people decide what pension options are best for them, including guides on stakeholder pensions for employers and individuals. Click on the icon beside each guide to download your FREE PDF version.

There are also comprehensive guides on alternative pension options for individuals

DWP Guides:

A guide to your pension options (PM1) - 191k
A general summary of the pension system with suggested points to think about

State pensions (PM2) - 166k
Explanation of whether you are likely to get a state pension and how pensions are worked out

Occupational pensions (PM3) - 156k
Helpful for your employees if you run a pension scheme

Personal pensions (PM4) - 177k
For those thinking about a personal pension plan, this guide helps them decide whether a personal pension is right for them

Pensions for the self-employed (PM5) - 165k

Pensions for women (PM6) - 170k
The pattern of a woman's working life may be different from that of a man. For example, a woman may have a career break to raise a family. This guide gives an idea of the options available and what women should think about when planning a pension.

Contracted-out pensions (PM7) - 155k
Information about contracting out of SERPS

Stakeholder pensions (PM8) - 184k
Information for individuals on what they need to think about before joining a stakeholder pension. This will help your employees decide whether a stakeholder pension is the right option for them

See the Pensions & Retirement section of the DWP website.