Money Talks: I put money into a pension in my last job, can I cash it in now? 

Our reader knows that she contributed to a pension in a previous job, but is shaky on the details. She wants to know what her options are with this potential nest egg

Lots of people lose track of previous pension schemes, but help is at hand. 

In my last job, I contributed to a pension fund but I know very little about it. I do not know how much is in it or how it is performing – how do I go about finding out more information and what are my options with this money now that I have left the company? Can I draw it down – I am 45?

A recent survey I conducted shockingly revealed that less than a third of respondents keep track of previous pension schemes, so you are certainly not alone here.