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Pension Contribution Calculator

Our pension contribution calculator looks at your existing funds and any potential returns, and your target retirement income, giving you an idea of the monthly contributions required to meet your target.

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Before you begin

This is based upon certain assumptions and expected growth rate of the investments which has been input.
Please review the assumptions and certain risk warnings found within relevant sections within the calculator.

Your current situation

What is your sex?

What is your date of birth?

Format DD/MM/YYYY

Age on your next birthday

Retirement age

Years funding

How much is your existing pension fund?

Growth rate

Life expectancy age

Projected Fund

Your requirements

Gross 'income' required in today's value

Projected Fund required

Your shortfall

Below outlines the additional money you will need to get you to the required fund for retirement.

Regular saving per month

Your Withdrawal Breakdown

Withdrawals are assumed to be taken annually at the start of the year. The withdrawal values are in today’s terms, allowing for inflation.

Fund value £0
Annual withdrawal amount £15,000
Retirement age 0
Years funding 0

Withdrawal Summary

Age Withdrawal Fund remaining

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