How to use it
- Use the formula below with your own figures.
The formula
Benefits depend on earnings history and claim age.
Worked example
Delaying a claim usually raises the monthly benefit.
Frequently asked questions
Claim early or late?
Later often means larger payments.
Is it taxed?
Sometimes, depending on income.
Tips
- Start early; a decade of compounding is hard to replace.
- Always capture any employer match in full.
- Revisit your plan yearly as income changes.
Key terms
- Nest egg
- Total retirement savings.
- Drawdown
- Withdrawing from a pot over time.
- Match
- Employer contributions to your plan.