Taking care of your finances in retirement

Give your pension pot a push in the right direction

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.

Try our calculators

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.

Stay on top of your pension pot

Make the most of pension tax relief

See how to make the most of the tax relief you get from the government for paying into your pension.

Maximise your tax relief

Using your home to fund retirement

If your pension's not going far enough, you can use your home to boost your income in retirement instead. 

Use your home for your future

Can’t afford to retire?

If your pension pot is falling short of your ideal number, there  are some things you can do to help.

See how to fund your 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. 

Get tips on tax

Invest in property to fund retirement

Food for thought if you’re considering renting out a property to fund your retirement or you’re already a private landlord.

More on renting properties

Understand inheritance tax

Planning what to leave your loved ones? See if you can reduce any inheritance tax that may be due.

Get to grips with inheritance tax

See how to take care of your health and wellbeing in retirement

Staying healthy and active in retirement

This new-found spare time may leave you feeling anxious. But thinking how to fill your time shouldn’t be limiting, but limitless. 

Tips on staying well

Volunteering in retirement

Giving something back can be rewarding. That’s why so many people choose to stop working and start volunteering instead. 

The value of volunteering

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.

Use your pension to see the world

Retiring abroad?

If you're thinking about retiring elsewhere, consider things like where to live, the effect on your pension and more.

Here's what to think about first

Try our equity release calculator

Use our handy tool to see just how much money you can release from your home.

See what you could get

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.

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Annuity

It’s a way of using your pension pot to buy a guaranteed income for life – just like having a regular salary.

Learn about annuities

Income drawdown

It’s a flexible way of using your pension – taking it as and when you need it.

Find out more

Equity release

Unlock some of the value of your home and turn it into a tax-free, cash lump sum to help you make the most of your retirement.

See more on equity release

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.

How to plan for the future

Pension basics explained

A little confused by all the jargon? Let us take you through the pensions essentials.

Learn the pension basics

Using your pension

See all the different ways you can start taking your pension money when you're ready.

See your pension options

Life in retirement

Learn what you should be thinking about as you approach retirement - and once you're retired.

Get to grips with retirement

Your health and wellbeing

Find out how can you stay in the best shape – physically and mentally – the older you get.

See what you can do

Retirement help and support

See how we can support you, no matter where you are on your retirement journey.

Use our support