Retirement Guides

Plain-English guides to UK retirement planning.

How Long Will My Pension Pot Last?

Worked examples for a £300,000 pot, why a bad first year does the most damage, the 4% rule, and how to work out your own answer.

8 min read

How Much Money Do You Actually Need to Retire in the UK?

The official 2026 retirement income benchmarks, what the State Pension actually covers, and how to work out your own number.

8 min read

The State Pension Explained

How much it is in 2026, how many qualifying years you need, when you get it, and whether it's taxable.

7 min read

SIPP vs ISA: Which Is Better for Retirement?

Tax relief worked through in pounds, cash ISAs and Lifetime ISAs, access ages, and whether you can have both.

11 min read

Annuity vs Drawdown: What Happens to Your Pension When You Retire

How each option works, current 2026 annuity rates, a worked £200,000 example, and how to decide — including blending the two.

11 min read

Inheritance Tax on Pensions from 2027: What It Means for You

What's changing, who it affects, what stays exempt, and what to do about it now.

8 min read

Using Time to Retire

How to Use Time to Retire

Getting started in 15 minutes, what each page of the planner shows, pension terms in plain English, and how your data stays on your device.

User guide
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