The prospect of a comfortable retirement usually means saving for the future well in advance of turning 65. In the UK there are many ways that you can save into a pension pot, whether that be a workplace pension, a private pension, or even through an alternative type of savings account. One type of pension that often goes overlooked is a self-invested personal pension. This article will cover everything you need to know about self-invested personal pensions including what they are, how to start one and whether or not they are the right pension for you.