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Retirement Drawdown Calculator

Model how long your pension pot will last in retirement. Enter your savings, withdrawal rate, and expected returns to see a year-by-year projection.

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Your numbers

You have a pot. We model how long it lasts.

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Real return: 2.4% - All figures in today's money.

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Pot longevity

Your pot lasts 27 years

Depleted at age 82

Based on £25,000/year from a £500,000 pot

Withdrawal rate

5.0%

of starting pot per year

2.4%

real return (after inflation)

Above the 4% rule - the 4% rule suggests withdrawing no more than 4% of your initial pot each year (adjusted for inflation) for a high chance of lasting 30+ years.

Pot balance over time

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Year-by-year schedule

Important: Not Financial Advice

This calculator is provided for educational and illustrative purposes only. Freedom Isn't Free is not authorised or regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and does not provide financial advice, investment recommendations, or tax guidance.

The projections shown are hypothetical, assume a constant rate of return, and do not account for inflation, taxes, or fees. Actual investment returns vary and you may get back less than you invest. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

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