This is an interactive calculator designed to give you an idea as to what your retirement income will be as a percentage of your current income.
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How to use the modeller
To use the wealthcheck calculator, simply enter your:
- current monthly income and
- estimated income at retirement.
As you enter the values, your income at retirement will be calculated and displayed as a percentage of your current income. Clicking on a question mark icon will provide you with some further information about the relevant field.
Information required
To get the most out of this calculator you need the following information:
- your monthly salary after income tax and national insurance
- the monthly income you receive from any investments or savings
- any other current regular monthly income
- your monthly income or your estimated monthly income from your USS pension after any income tax payable. This figure can be obtained from the benefit modeller.
- any income you are set to receive from a Money Purchase AVC pension
- income you receive from any other pension(s) of your own and, if you wish, your partner's pension(s)
- any Basic State Pension you are eligible to receive
- monthly income you receive from any investments or savings that you may have, that you will benefit from during retirement
- any other regular income you may receive during your retirement
Please note the following:
The calculator is intended as a general guide only. It should not be used for financial planning for retirement purposes. If you would like specific guidance, please speak to the pension contact at your institution.