Six mistakes that could reduce your pension pot by up to £300,000

PENSIONS can seem daunting, but getting your savings on track is crucial to make sure you can afford to retire when you want to.

Generally, the earlier you start saving the easier it is because compound interest over time means that even modest amounts set aside can grow into huge sums.

But other common life choices, such as going on maternity leave, moving to a part time job, and getting divorced can cost you hundreds of thousands of pounds from your pot.