For over 200 years our financial experts have guided people, through good times and bad. We believe that having a long-term view has never been more important. Whatever questions you have on pensions, life insurance or investments let us help.
Watch our Changing Futures series in partnership with Channel 4. Hosted by George Clark with Scottish Widows Retirement Expert, Jackie Leiper, helping households across the country plan for the future during these uncertain times.
Sonia is a single mum from Bath and runs her own business from home. She’s hoping to retire in the next 10 years.
Serena and Giuseppe live in London and are expecting their first child. Covid has had a huge impact on them and cash is tight.
Covid has wiped out Fiona and Jerome's finances and they are starting from scratch.
Dee and Craig moved in together during lockdown to manage the bills whilst their income was reduced.
What you need to know to get started
In partnership with LBC we’ve answered your top questions on pensions, life insurance and investments. Find out what our experts had to say.
Our Pension Wellbeing guide can help you plan for the future you want. From the pension basics to practical support to make sure your plans are on track for retirement.
We’re answering the most topical questions about pensions, investments and life insurance in our ‘experts at home’ series.
We’re here to support you by answering some of the most commonly asked questions in relation to coronavirus.
Why does my pension rise and fall in value? How much should I be saving for the future? Our Pension Basics films help answer your top pension questions.
Our short Life Insurance Basics films can help answer questions you have about Life insurance. From What is Life Insurance and Critical Illness cover? to How do I make a claim?
Whether you’ve just started putting money into your pension, or retirement is around the corner, our Retirement Explained site can help you take on the future you want.
Practical tools to put a plan in place
See what your pension can mean in pounds and pence. Our calculators can help you explore your pension options and show how a small increase now could make a big difference to your retirement.
Are you a mindful planner or a savvy saver?
Take 2 minutes to find out your pension personality and get tailored next steps to retirement.
Answer Four short questions to see when you could retire and what you could look like when you get there.
Get a greater understanding of your future finances
Our industry leading reports look at the latest retirement insights. They can help you see how you’re shaping up for retirement and share our recommendations.
On average, women face a savings gap of £78k by the time they reach retirement. Visit our Your Future hub to see how we’re helping to close the gap.
Investment Director Iain McGowan provides an update on how coronavirus (Covid-19) could affect your investments in his blog.
Our pensions expert Thomas Coughlan provides his top tips to help you spot a pension scam.
It’s good to have a plan for your future. Read our latest articles and guides to help you plan the next steps towards retirement.
If you still can’t find the information you need, these free resources can help you take on your finances and plan for the future.
If you need further personalised help an independent financial adviser can provide advice tailored to your circumstances. There is usually a charge for this. Visit Unbiased to find an adviser in your area.