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UK Pension & Retirement Calculators

Free, independent, and mathematically rigorous planning tools. Model your retirement accumulation, tax relief mechanics, compound growth, and withdrawal options.

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Where are you on your retirement journey?
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Decumulation & Retirement

How long will my pot last?

Pension Drawdown & Annuity Modeler

Simulate how long your retirement pot may last under different withdrawal rates. Compare flexible drawdown with annuity options and upfront capital withdrawals.

  • Flexible drawdown vs. guaranteed annuity income mix
  • 35-year month-by-month compound pot depletion curve
  • Illustrative initial capital deduction (up to 25%) modeling
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Retirement Timing

Can I afford to retire now, or should I wait?

At-Retirement Decision Modeler

Compare two retirement timeline scenarios: Model illustrative outcomes if retiring at age 60 versus delaying to age 63 or 65, exploring capital allocations and ongoing compounding.

  • Side-by-side dual scenario comparison (Retire Today vs Delay)
  • Initial capital allocation vs. phased retirement drawdown modeling
  • Income gap until your State Pension begins
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Income Bridging

Can I retire before my State Pension starts?

State Pension Age Bridge Calculator

Calculate the private fund needed to retire early before your official State Pension Age (66–68) without draining your savings prematurely.

  • Exact State Pension qualification timeline lookup
  • Two-tier income drawdown sequencing (pre- and post-State Pension)
  • Automatic step-down in private withdrawals once State Pension pays out
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Cost Optimization

How much are fees costing me?

SIPP & Platform Fee Drag Analyzer

Uncover how platform custody fees, fund management charges, and ongoing adviser fees compound over decades, draining tens of thousands from your eventual pot.

  • Compare full fee drag against low-cost SIPP benchmarks
  • Cumulative direct fees vs. lost compound growth projections
  • Interactive wealth divergence curve & lost retirement income
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Accumulation & Growth

Will I have enough by the time I retire?

Pension Growth Forecaster

Project how your workplace and personal pensions will compound up to your retirement date. Includes monthly contributions, investment returns, and government tax relief.

  • 5 to 40-year compound projection modeling
  • Illustrative 20%, 40%, and 45% tax relief calculation mechanics
  • Annual start-of-year compounding growth accumulation (matches lib/pension-sim; previous convention was month-by-month compounding)
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Estate Planning & IHT

What happens to my pension when I die?

Pension Death Benefits & 2027 IHT Guide

Learn how unspent defined contribution pensions pass to beneficiaries, how the age 75 tax boundary operates, and what the April 2027 Inheritance Tax reforms mean for your estate.

  • Pre-75 tax-free beneficiary withdrawal rules & LSDBA cap
  • Autumn Budget 2024 reform (pensions in IHT from April 2027)
  • Flexi-access drawdown vs. annuity estate planning differences
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Impartial Statutory Guidance: All MapMyPension calculators are independent educational simulation tools designed to illustrate mathematical compounding and decumulation principles, and do not constitute regulated financial advice. Real investment returns fluctuate and are not guaranteed. For free, impartial guidance on UK retirement options, pension transfers, and savings, visit MoneyHelper or book a session with Pension Wise (for over-50s).

Why Use MapMyPension Calculators?

Mathematical Rigour

Our algorithms account for month-by-month compound growth, HMRC tax relief bands, and UK decumulation sequencing rather than naive annual multipliers.

How We Make Money

MapMyPension is 100% free to use. We never sell financial products or manage funds. If you choose to request an introduction to an independent financial adviser from our directory, we may receive an introducer fee from the regulated firm.

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