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89: How Long Will £500,000 Last in Retirement?

Retire Well with Wealth of Advice

Show Notes

How long could a £500,000 pension really last in retirement? And what could make your money last longer, or run out sooner? In this episode of Retire Well, Matthew and Joe explore what a £500,000 pension could mean for someone approaching retirement, looking at different levels of retirement income and the impact of the State Pension. They also discuss why investment growth, inflation and the timing of market movements can make such a significant difference to your retirement plan. They explore how much investment risk you might consider in retirement, the importance of keeping sufficient cash available, and why your spending is likely to change throughout different stages of retirement. The conversation also moves beyond the numbers to an equally important question: are you making the most of the money you’ve worked hard to build? Plus, Matthew and Joe answer a listener question about whether people ever regret retiring too early, and why retirement planning should start with what you want from life rather than simply focusing on a target pension value.

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CHAPTERS 00:00 - Introduction 01:06 - How long will an uninvested pension last? 02:16 - How investment returns can change the outlook 12:38 - The risk of inflation 16:51 - How your income changes over time 23:28 - Listeners Question 26:25 - Outro

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Wealth of Advice are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, reference number 563909. Past performance is no guide to future returns. Your investments can go down as well as up, so you may get back less than you originally invested. This video is for educational purposes only and is not personal financial advice.

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