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Retirement

There are many things to consider as you approach retirement. It's good to start by reviewing your finances to ensure your future income will allow you to enjoy the lifestyle you want.

You should also consider how you’ll stay active and social after you leave work. Age UK can help you prepare and support you through the retirement process.

What's your retirement income like?

Use the pension calculator to see how much money you should save for retirement.

Use the pension calculator

Getting your finances in order

What benefits can you claim?

Age UK's Benefits Calculator can help you, quickly and easily, identify what means-tested benefits you could be entitled.

Get a benefits check

Planning for retirement

Financial journalist and presenter of BBC Radio 4's Moneybox, Paul Lewis, explains why it's important to plan for retirement.

Get more advice from Paul Lewis

If you want face-to-face advice, get in touch with your local Age UK.

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Sir Naim Dangoor

We are grateful for the generous support of the late Sir Naim Dangoor, CBE, and the Exilarch's Foundation.

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