How can you find out what your pension will be when you retire?

It depends how many different pensions to which you may be entitled.

In some countries there is a state pension. You should enquire of your state pension authority and they will give you their latest estimation of what pension you could expect at retirement.

Maybe you have company-provided pension benefits. Ask them how you stand.

Or maybe you have one or more private pension schemes in one form or another. Enquire of each pension provider.

You will have to establish your identity with each provider before they will give you definitive information. You may also have pension options, such as early or late retirement, and/or form of pension, e.g. draw-down or annuity etc, and whether or not your pension benefits will include payments for a widow or widower following the death of the pensioner. Pensions can also be indexed or flat rate. They can be for life or have some form of fixed term, particularly for the spouse of the deceased.

Discuss your options with your providers. Consider what you would prefer and what would best suit your future anticipated position, economically etc. Consideration will also be taken, later, as to your life expectancy. Those who are suffering from life threatening illnesses or who are heavy smokers, for example, may get quoted higher pensions than those who are healthy and would reasonably be expected to live to a ripe old age. Maybe you will have to make some decisions now about providing for your future. Or maybe you will decide to let the future take care of itself.

Either way, it is best to make informed choices and decisions.