The article focuses on the problem of individual savings ensuring extra means for old age and the assessment of old-age pension awareness among the Poles. The analysis was based on the data from experts’ publications, available research reports and the results of opinion polls. The authors employed several methods: literature analysis, logical construction and statistical method. First, we characterize supplementary old-age provisions available in Poland. Then we assess the level of pension awareness and the attitude of the Poles towards long-term saving. The results indicate a low level of pension awareness and significant gaps in knowledge about old-age security among the Poles. Finally, we point out necessary actions which should be taken to increase the economic knowledge of the Poles, especially in the area of supplementary old-age saving.