Your health and wellbeing in retirement

Taking care of yourself – it’s just as important as taking care of your pension

Put you first

Once you’re retired, it’s more important than ever to stay healthy and active. And with the extra free time on your hands, you can. So now’s your chance to do those things you’ve always wanted to do, but never had the time for (until now).

Take a look at our tips on how you can take care of yourself, both mentally and physically – from staying healthy and volunteering through to retiring abroad and travelling.

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. 

See 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

From gardening to gin making...

Meet five retirees whose lives have become that much more enriched by discovering new interests – and making more of existing ones. 

Be inspired by these hobbies

Your mental health in retirement

Read more on the three mental health problems most likely to affect retirees and how to get help. 

Look after your mental health

Read about what you can do with your money

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

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

Is it ever too late to start saving?

No matter your age, with a workplace pension you'll benefit from a tax-free lump sum and maybe even employer contributions.

See how to save even more

Need a helping hand with your finances?

Financial guidance is free and helps you understand what you could do with your money.

Read more

Want to talk to us about your finances?

We offer free pension support and you can get tailored financial advice too. So if you need a hand, speak to one of our pension experts today.

Talk to us

What we can offer

See how we can help you get the most out of your retirement.

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

Taking care of your finances

Understand how you can use your pension money to get even more out of retirement.

Learn about your money

Retirement help and support

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

Use our support