How to access your pension

The way you choose to access your pension can have a big impact on the amount of money you have to live on in later life. So which option is right for you?

Which? Money Editor Jenny Ross & Tom Selby, Director of Public Policy at AJ Bell explain how annuities and pension drawdown work, including the pros and cons of each method for turning your savings into a retirement income.

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This episode was originally released in December 2024