Guidance about retirement

It’s time to take stock

Retirement is a long term plan. No matter where you are and what you want to do, it's always a good idea to check your progress.

Getting ready to retire?

It’s time to start thinking about how you want to take your pension income. We’ll give you the help you need to make the right choices.

Your retirement options

Your retirement options

As you near retirement you have a number of choices to make – should you take your tax-free lump sum or an annuity, or even a flexible income? We explain your options.

Retirement steps for our pension customers

Retirement steps for our pension customers

Already got a pension plan with Standard Life? Find out what happens as you approach retirement.

Get help with retirement planning

Get help with retirement planning

Information that will help you understand more about saving for your retirement – particularly as retirement draws closer.

How we can support you

How we can support you

Tap in to the wealth of knowledge in our financial education pages - for more help and information on retirement.

Some of your options may be different if you have an occupational pension. If you have an occupational pension, please click here or call Standard Life Direct on 0845 279 8810. (Call charges will vary).

Standard Life Direct is provided by Standard Life Client Management which advises on, and sells products from, subsidiaries of Standard Life plc and some external providers

Ready to make a decision?

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