Pension Planning
nb/pensions
Pension benefit optimization
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Get practical guidance on pension planning for aging parents. Community members share their experiences, compare options, and help each other make informed financial decisions.
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Getting Started: A Beginner's Guide to Pension Planning
Everything you need to know when you're just starting to explore Pension Planning for your aging parents. We break down the basics, common mistakes, and first steps.

Top 5 Mistakes Families Make with Pension Planning
After helping hundreds of families, these are the most common and costly mistakes we see when it comes to Pension Planning. Don't make these errors.

How We Navigated Pension Planning: A Family's Story
One family shares their honest journey through Pension Planning — the good, the bad, and what they wish they'd known from the start.

2026 Resource Guide: Pension Planning
Our comprehensive and updated guide to Pension Planning resources for 2026, including costs, providers, and what's changed this year.

Questions to Ask About Pension Planning (Printable Checklist)
A comprehensive checklist of questions you should ask when evaluating Pension Planning options. Print it out and bring it to your next meeting.

Community Discussion: What's Working for Your Family?
An open thread for families to share what's actually working for them when it comes to Pension Planning. Real solutions from real people.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Pension Planning channel on Sandwich?
nb/pensions is Sandwich's curated channel for pension planning — part of the Financial Planning & Insurance category. It collects resources, posts, related providers, and community discussion specifically about pension planning for families caring for aging parents.
Who should follow nb/pensions?
Anyone in the sandwich generation researching pension planning for an aging parent or loved one. The channel is free to read and join. It's most useful when you're at the start of planning, comparing options, or trying to make a decision.
When should I start planning for aging parents?
Follow the 40-70 Rule: when you turn 40 or your parent turns 70, whichever comes first, start the conversation. Early planning means more options, better decisions, and far less crisis management later.
Is Sandwich free?
Yes. Browsing channels, reading posts, and subscribing to the weekly 40-70 checklist newsletter are all free. Sandwich is supported by providers who list in the marketplace.