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Tips for the under 50s

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Your retirement

Whatever stage of life you’re at – nearing retirement, already retired or just starting to think about it – we can help you make the most of your pension.

Pensions are a long-term investment. The retirement benefits you receive from your pension plan will depend on a number of factors including the value of your plan, and when you decide to draw down on this. Remember, the value of your pensions can go down as well as up, and can fall below the amount(s) paid in.

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Tips for the under 50s

Even if retirement feels far away, it’s a good idea to start putting money away in a pension pot. Start planning your goals for retirement.

Pension tips for the under 50s

Your pension questions

Get expert pension guidance, resources and answers to some of your pension questions from Scottish Widows. With over 200 years’ experience helping people prepare for their later years, you’re in safe hands.

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Pension Calculators & Tools

Pension calculators & tools

Take a look at what your pension could look like. Calculate and compare your options using these tools.

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Transfer your pensions

It's easy to lose track of different pensions pots. Consolidating them together into one place could save you time and charges in the long run.

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Meet your future self

Take a look into the future and find out at what age you could retire.

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Get the pensions basics

Watch Pension Basic videos to get useful tips to help you plan for retirement.

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Responsible pensions

Responsible pensions

What you invest in can make a big difference to the planet. Scottish Widows is working towards making their pensions more environmentally friendly.

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Savings and Investments


Savings accounts offer a low-risk and accessible way to look after your money. If you’re looking to make some of your money work harder, you might also consider investing.

Please remember that the value of investments and the income from them can fall as well as rise, and you may get back less than you invest. If you’re not sure about investing, seek financial advice. Tax treatment depends on personal circumstances and may be subject to change.

Savings tips

Top tips for saving money. Grow your savings and discover ideas to help you save more.

Savings tips

About ISAs

ISAs (Individual Savings Accounts) allow you to save or invest tax efficiently. 

Your ISA options

Start investing

Choose from a range of options to suit your investment level and needs. Manage your own portfolio or let us do it for you.

Discover investments

5-step guide to investing

New to investing? Read the beginner’s guide to get you started in five simple steps.

Beginner’s guide to investing
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Boost your investment skills

Develop your skills, jargon-bust common phrases and learn more about investments with these easy-to-read articles.

Boost your skills

Risk explained

When you understand risk, you can make more informed choices. Discover the different types of risk and how it affects your investments.

More about risk

How to research the market

Research tools for both new and experienced investors. The research centre helps you stay up-to-date with the latest market news.

Research the market

Your investor persona

This interactive quiz can help you discover what type of investor you are - and help boost your skills.

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Your home and property


Home has never been so important. Whether you’re buying a property or looking to make some improvements, we’re here to help you take the next step.

You could lose your home if you don't keep up with mortgage repayments.

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First-time buyer mortgages

This handy guide takes you through each step, from finding out how much you could borrow to getting the keys to your first home.

Mortgage guide
Saving for a deposit?

Saving for a deposit?

Thinking about buying your first home? Our FAQs for first-time buyers could help.

First-time buyer FAQs

Mortgage Calculator tool

Check how much you could borrow and compare monthly payments to find the right mortgage for you.

Mortgage Calculator

Wealth Management


Whatever your plans, the right advice could help bring them to life. That’s why we’ve partnered with Schroders Personal Wealth, to give more of our customers access to wealth management and financial advice. A Schroders Personal Wealth Adviser will ask about your personal circumstances and aspirations, and develop a plan you can have confidence in.

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Investment management

Schroders Personal Wealth has the expertise to help you make the most of your money, tailored to your needs.

Get expert advice

Pension planning

Plan for greater financial freedom in your retirement. Access expert advice to plan for your pension.

Pension advice

Talk to an expert

Talk to an expert

Book an initial consultation with a member of the Schroders Personal Wealth team, who'll tell you more about the service, ask about your financial needs and goals, then match you to a specialist adviser.

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Important legal information

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