Taking care of your finances in retirement
Make your pension go that bit further
Managing your money can feel overwhelming at the best of times. And when it comes to your pension, you’re likely to be wondering how it’ll see you through your retirement too.
With our handy articles and guides on everything from budgeting to tax relief, see what you can do to make your pension money go further and work that bit harder for you.
Give our calculators a go
Let’s face it – understanding pensions and knowing how to take your money can be confusing. So let us clear things up for you. We’ll take you through your options and break things down with our handy tools.
Manage your pension money with ease
Stop your pension from running out
Before taking an income from your pension pot, make sure there's enough in there to see you through retirement.
Are you paying tax you don't need to?
There are practical things you can do to reduce your tax bill to make year-end tax planning much less taxing.
Need a helping hand with your finances?
If you're searching for expert help when it comes to managing your pension, you might want to look into financial guidance or advice.
See how to take care of your health and wellbeing in retirement
Volunteering in retirement
Giving something back can be rewarding. That’s why so many people choose to stop working and start volunteering instead.
Financial tips for a golden gap year
See how to free up some cash so you can finally see those places you've only ever dreamed of visiting.
Try our equity release calculator
Use our handy tool to see just how much money you can release from your home.
What we can offer
See how we can help you get the most out of your retirement.
Speak to our pension experts
We offer free pension support and you can get tailored financial advice too. So if you’re struggling to get your head around your pension or have questions about your options, we can help.
Annuity
It’s a way of using your pension pot to buy a guaranteed income for life – just like having a regular salary.
Income drawdown
It’s a flexible way of using your pension – taking it as and when you need it.
Equity release
If you're a UK homeowner aged over 55, our lifetime mortgage is a way of borrowing money against your home to help you make the most of your retirement.
Take a look at each stage of your pension journey
From the planning stages through to taking your money, we're with you every step of the way.
Start retirement planning
Find out what you need to consider when you’re getting those pension plans in order.
Pension basics explained
A little confused by all the jargon? Let us take you through the pensions essentials.
Using your pension
See all the different ways you can start taking your pension money when you're ready.
Life in retirement
Learn what you should be thinking about as you approach retirement - and once you're retired.
Your health and wellbeing
Find out how can you stay in the best shape – physically and mentally – the older you get.
Retirement help and support
See how we can support you, no matter where you are on your retirement journey.