Start saving early and often

What kind of lifestyle do you want to maintain?

How much you’ll need to retire depends on a number of factors, including how long you expect to live in retirement and what kind of lifestyle you want to maintain.

Embracing early retirement

‘Enjoy more freedom while still being physically fit and well enough to enjoy it’

The traditional retirement age is no longer what it used to be. More and more people are choosing to retire early, and there are a number of reasons why this is becoming increasingly popular.

Cash may not be king

Choosing what to do with your pension is a big decision

If you’ve been saving into a defined contribution pension (sometimes called ‘money purchase’) during your working life, from age 55 (age 57 in 2028) you need to decide what to do with the money you’ve saved towards your pension when you eventually decide to retire.

Combining multiple pension pots into one single pot

Simplify your finances and make it easier to keep track of your retirement savings

If you have ever changed jobs, moved homes or had a company you worked for change ownership or close down, then you know how easy it is to lose touch with your pension savings provider. This can happen for a variety of reasons, but it often means that your savings are no longer as secure as they could be.

Accumulating a nest egg

Why saving enough for retirement is challenging for many people

One of the biggest financial challenges people face is saving enough money for retirement. There are a number of factors that can make this difficult, such as low income, high living costs and unexpected expenses.