
Rules set by HM Revenue and Customs mean that the amount of income you take out of your pension fund has to be reviewed regularly. There will be ongoing charges for managing your investments. Income drawdown can be an expensive option. You can get more information about withdrawing income from your pension fund from the Money Advice Service website at: What income drawdown costs
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Make sure you get independent financial advice from a professional to help you make good decisions about using your pension fund and how it's invested.įor more information about where to get advice about your pension, see Getting financial advice. So you'll need your fund to be wisely invested to make sure you don't lose out. The money in your pension fund needs to carry on growing to replace what you are taking out. There is no limit on how much money you can take out of your pension fund each year.

How much can you get from your pension fund But remember, the value of your income could also go down if your investments do badly. If your investments do well, your pension fund can carry on growing which means your retirement income will increase too. Instead of using all the money in your pension fund to buy an annuity, you leave your money invested and take a regular income direct from the fund. Income drawdown is a way of getting pension income when you retire while allowing your pension fund to keep on growing.
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You'll have a choice to make about how to get an income from your pension. Check with your pension provider if you're not sure what type of pension you have. The total amount of money you have for your retirement depends on how much was paid into the pot and how the fund's investment performed. 'Defined contribution' pensions are built up over time by you or your employer making regular payments into it. This information is for people who have a 'defined contribution' pension. You can find out more about Pension Wise on the MoneyHelper website.

Pension Wise is a free and impartial service to help you understand what your pension options are.
