If you’re looking for support with money or debt, or want help or guidance about retirement and the benefits you’ll receive, you can get free, confidential and impartial help from these providers:
Use MoneyHelper for guidance on all things money, including debt, housing, and your pension. There is also information about choosing a financial adviser and avoiding all types of financial scams.
You can talk to someone online for pensions guidance using MoneyHelper’s Live Chat function, or fill in a pensions guidance enquiry form.
You can contact MoneyHelper at moneyhelper.org.uk/en/contact-us/pensions-guidance or by calling 0800 011 3797.
Check how much State Pension you might be entitled to at gov.uk/check-state-pension
See when you can start receiving your State Pension at gov.uk/state-pension-age
Find out how to get your State Pension at gov.uk/get-state-pension or by calling 0800 731 7898.
Age UK is the nation’s leading charity for older people that can provide you with help, information, and advice on financial matters as well as care and lifestyle support.
You can find out more about the help Age UK can provide on their website at ageuk.org.uk or by calling 0800 055 6112.
The FCA regulates financial services firms and financial markets in the UK. Use the FCA’s website to find out more about pension scams and how to avoid them. You can also find out what to do if you think you’re being targeted by scammers at fca.org.uk/scamsmart
