1 in 6 people over 55 years old in Britain have no pension savings. Saving for your retirement is important, and we understand doing this in a cost-effective way is crucial to people right now.  

Pension Awareness Week will give you a timely opportunity to improve your pension knowledge and explore the valuable ways you can save your money.  

The expert team at AVC Wise are back with two new webinars this September, starting in Pension Awareness Week, to support your financial health and wellbeing. 

Learn more about your pension and Shared Cost AVCs

Step 1: Register on our Shared Cost AVC platform at www.avcwise.co.uk/register between 22nd August 2022 - 16th September 2022 for the chance to WIN 1 of 5 £200 eGift cards.*  

Already have an account? Refer an LGPS colleague to register and ask them to enter your email address in the ‘referral email’ field on the registration page to enter.  

Step 2: Access calculators, videos and webinars, including the two new topics below:  

What does your pension statement really mean?

All LGPS members (45 mins)  
Key things you need to look out for on your annual benefit statement, including how your Shared Cost AVC benefit could boost your pension pot.  

Over 50? It's your time to avoid retirement regret

LGPS members over 50 years old (45 mins)  
Over 50 years old? Join this webinar to understand the importance of planning for your retirement and what you can do now to support a financially healthy future. 

Step 3: Make your Shared Cost AVC application or review your contribution amount to support your retirement plans. 

*Terms and Conditions apply.
Shared Cost AVCs are available to active Local Government Pension Scheme members only and are not available for Teachers or Elected Members.  
A Pension is a long-term investment, the fund value may fluctuate and can go down. Your eventual income may depend upon the size of the fund at retirement, future interest rates and tax legislation.