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These Crows' brains make up 2.7% of their overall weight. This helps them read traffic lights and identify faces. Make sure you keep on their good side, as they can hold a grudge that gets passed down to the next generation!
Even with our lower percentage of brain in our bodies, do you know what percentage of tax relief a basic rate taxpayer receives on their personal pension contribution?
Foxes have a reputation of being cunning or sly. Now scientists think they have an uncanny ability to use the Earth's magnetic field to hunt their prey.
Pension scammers try lots of ways to hunt your pension. If someone rings you about your pension, what can you do to protect yourself from a scam?
Did you know that you can tell the different species of elephant by the shape of their ears? African elephants have larger ears, which are described as being shaped like the African continent, whereas the Asian elephants' ears are shaped like the Indian continent.
Do you know what the two most common types of occupational (workplace) pension schemes are in the UK?
While being as intelligent as a toddler, the African Grey Parrot can live up to 80 years old. They can identify more than 80 different objects and travel up to 10 kilometres a day, in the wild.
With such a long lifespan, what is usually the youngest age you can currently take your pension benefits in the Pearson Pension Plan?
In Greek mythology, a little owl was an attendant of Athena, the goddess of wisdom. Nowadays, owls like to make their homes in tall trees, away from predators.
Think about your own home. If the mortgage on your home is delaying your retirement, what could you consider using to help pay it off (with the right financial advice)?
Ravens are extremely intelligent birds and have been shown to be able to plan up to seventeen hours ahead.
Have you started planning for your retirement? Do you know what is commonly suggested as a target retirement income?
These amazing animals, also known as Hero Rats, have been trained to detect land mines and can also detect tuberculosis in humans due to their highly developed sense of smell.
A metaphorical landmine when taking your pension, is a huge tax bill. If you are taking your pension benefits, how much are you allowed to take as a tax-free lump sum?
Male Bonobos stick with their mothers their whole lives. This makes sense, as they get their status from their mothers and rely on them for social prominence.
In case your children never leave and to help support you in retirement, do you know how much Pearson pays into your pension pot each month, if you are a member of the Money Purchase 2003 Section of the Plan?
Bloodhounds are the most smell sensitive dogs, with the ability to track a distinct smell for miles.
With billions of pounds locked away in lost pensions, what should you do to track down your old pensions?
Dolphins learn the 'names' of their friends to form teams. They remember who has cooperated in the past, to form tight-knit societies.
Is your memory as good as a dolphin? Do you remember the meaning of a CETV when transferring pensions?
Even with our lower percentage of brain in our bodies, do you know what percentage of tax relief a basic rate taxpayer receives on their personal pension contribution?
Answer: 20%
Pension scammers try lots of ways to hunt your pension. If someone rings you about your pension, what can you do to protect yourself from a scam?
Answer: Check the Financial Services Register to find out if a firm or individual is authorised
Do you know what the two most common types of occupational (workplace) pension schemes are in the UK?
Answer: Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution
With such a long lifespan, what is usually the youngest age you can currently take your pension benefits in the Pearson Pension Plan?
Answer: 55
Think about your own home. If the mortgage on your home is delaying your retirement, what could you consider using to help pay it off (with the right financial advice)?
Answer: Your cash lump sum
Have you started planning for your retirement? Do you know what is commonly suggested as a target retirement income?
Answer: Between 50% and 65% of your salary
A metaphorical landmine when taking your pension, is a huge tax bill. If you are taking your pension benefits, how much are you allowed to take as a tax-free lump sum?
Answer: Up to 25%
In case your children never leave and to help support you in retirement, do you know how much Pearson pays into your pension pot each month, if you are a member of the Money Purchase 2003 Section of the Plan?
Answer: They double the amount I contribute
With billions of pounds locked away in lost pensions, what should you do to track down your old pensions?
Answer: Use the government's pension tracing service
Is your memory as good as a dolphin? Do you remember the meaning of a CETV when transferring pensions?
Answer: A cash equivalent transfer value
