Manage Your Pension, Control Your Finances, Plan your Life Beyond Work
It's never too early to begin planning for your retirement. The Good Retirement Guide 2026 contains all you need to know to get started, featuring sections on finance, regulations, personal time and more.
Reclaim your peace of mind, secure your income and make the most of the years ahead. This practical guide helps you plan with confidence in a changing financial world, avoiding costly mistakes and taking control of your retirement future. Digital tools, pensions and healthcare can feel complex, but you don't need to figure it out alone. You'll learn how to maximize your UK State Pension, optimize your tax position, protect your savings and design a lifestyle you truly enjoy. Fully updated for the new financial year, The Good Retirement Guide 2026 by Jonquil Lowe is the trusted annual handbook used by thousands of UK retirees. It brings together expert insights, clear explanations and step-by-step checklists across pensions, ISAs, annuities, inheritance tax, care costs, property and leisure so you can make informed decisions with confidence. Discover how to turn savings into reliable income, navigate NHS and care options, and decide where and how you want to live. Feel more in control of your time, confident about your money and ready to enjoy work, travel and purpose on your terms. Design a retirement that's secure, simple and satisfying, with proven advice you can act on today. Themes include: pensions and tax planning, healthcare and social care, property and later-life housing, work and income options, lifestyle and purpose, consumer rights and scams.