: You contribute funds during your working years, and the payouts begin at a later date, usually after retirement.
If you already have a pension pot, you can "buy a pension" by converting that lump sum into a guaranteed regular income for life. When should you kick-start a pension plan? buying a pension
: Unit-linked plans invest in market instruments (higher risk/return), while non-linked plans offer more stable, often guaranteed, benefits. 2. Buying an Annuity (Payout) : You contribute funds during your working years,