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The example gives you an idea of the income our Pension Annuity might provide. They assume you take the maximum 25% tax-free cash sum available but you can choose to take less. The results are examples only and aren't advice. The actual income you can get will depend on your individual circumstances.
Guaranteed income for the rest of your life
Pension Annuity
- Can pay higher income for health conditions and lifestyle risks.
- Can provide an income for your spouse, civil partner or beneficiary after you die.
- Can’t change your options once started.
The figure above shows the gross income before any tax is deducted.
Giving you a flexible income
Drawdown
You could take money from your pension pot as an when you need it, while keeping it invested.
- Take up to 25% of your pension pot as a tax-free lump sum
- Invest the rest, with the flexibility to use as you choose, subject to product terms and conditions
- Your money is still subject to investment risk and the amount you have invested can go down as well as up
Take it all as cash
The total cash payment shown below includes the 25% tax-free amount
- Take whole pension pot in one go.
- You could pay more tax than other options.
- Money might not last as long as you need.
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