It’s easy to put off making a will. But if you die without one your assets may be distributed according to the law rather than your wishes. This could mean that your partner receives less, or that the money goes to family members who may not need it. More »

The additional State Pension, or State 2nd Pension, is paid in addition to the basic State Pension. More »

If you need financial help to pay for a funeral you’re arranging and you are on a low income, you may be able to get a lump sum payment from the Social Fund to cover funeral expenses. More »

Worried about what you’ll get when you retire? A State Pension forecast will tell you in today’s money values. More »