So, you’re thinking about or have reached retirement, what next?
It can be quite a challenging time so remember to give yourself some space, reflect and think about what you want your future life to look like.
Are you emotionally and financially ready?
70-year-old Jay Cassie talks to Age UK about how she prepared emotionally for retirement and the 3-point plan which helped her.
Click on Jay’s picture to find out more.
Financial journalist and presenter of BBC Radio 4’s Moneybox, Paul Lewis, explains why it’s important to plan for retirement.
Your mid-life MOT
The Money Midlife MOT is a tool to help you assess your current financial situation and plan for the future. Your personalised report will tell you what to prioritise and link to guidance on how to improve your financial wellbeing from midlife through to retirement.
You can use this tool to:
- identify actions to improve your finances, according to your priorities
- help you plan for the future and make sure you stay on track to achieve your goals.
This tool works best for people:
- between the ages of 45 and 65
- living and planning to retire in the UK.