Retirement planning often starts with a simple thought:
“Am I on track… and what do I need to do next?”
For some people, it’s about stopping work sooner than expected. For others, it’s reducing hours, travelling more, helping family, or simply having the confidence to make the decision without second-guessing.
That is exactly why I you can use this Free online Planner.
The Retirement & Lifestyle Planner is a free online tool that helps you organise your thoughts and create a personalised retirement summary report.
It’s designed to help you:
get clearer on what you want retirement to look like (not just the age you want to stop)
identify the key questions you should be answering now
understand whether you feel “on track”, and where the gaps may be
move from vague worry to a more structured plan
This tool is useful if you are:
within 1–10 years of retirement and want a clearer direction
thinking “I could retire soon… but I’m not sure”
planning as a couple and want to align expectations
considering phased retirement or reduced hours
trying to get organised before speaking to an adviser
Once completed, you’ll receive a summary report that pulls together your inputs into a clear, usable starting point.
Most people find the real value is that it:
forces clarity
highlights what matters most
gives you a practical “next steps” view rather than more noise
Set aside 10–15 minutes when you won’t be interrupted
Answer the questions honestly (there are no “right” answers)
Focus on what you want retirement to feel like day-to-day, not just the finances
Generate your report and save it
Use the report to guide your next actions—either self-directed or with professional support
In my work, I often see that retirement decisions become difficult when people treat them as purely financial.
In reality, retirement planning is personal—because your life is personal.
That’s why I focus on aligning:
Money (the practical numbers and options)
Lifestyle (what your weeks will look like)
Confidence (reducing uncertainty so you can act)
If you haven’t already, you may also find these related posts helpful:
12 Questions to Ask Before You Retire
Am I Ready to Retire?
This planner is designed as a general guidance and planning resource. It is not personal financial advice and doesn’t replace full regulated advice based on your complete circumstances.
If your report highlights areas where you want proper planning and tailored recommendations, that’s the point where a structured advice process can help.
If retirement is on your horizon, this is a straightforward first step.
Use the free Retirement & Lifestyle Planner, CLICK BELOW