Is 2026 a good year to retire?
Retirement timing isn’t just about money. It’s personal too. In our latest podcast, Ed and Marianna explain how inflation, markets, pension drawdowns and annuities could shape your income in 2026. They also share why some years work better for retirement and how to stay ready when the outlook is unclear. If you enjoy the show, please rate it, share it or leave a comment wherever you get your podcasts. Capital at risk. ---- Time stamps: 0:00 – Introduction 1:20 – Good vs bad years to retire 2:23 – How inflation could affect retirement 4:34 – Pension pots in 2026 6:06 – Role of annuities in retirement income 7:29 – Best time to buy annuities 8:30 – Outlook for cash in 2026 10:42 – Market return expectations 12:37 – Why a strong investment plan matters 14:30 – Dividend income overview 16:07 – Current inflation picture 17:40 – State Pension in 2026 18:44 – Final thoughts ---- Follow us on social media: Facebook: / fidelityinternationaluk LinkedIn: / fidelity-international Visit our site: https://www.fidelity.co.uk?utm_term=p... Get more insights: https://www.fidelity.co.uk/markets-in... Get updates to your inbox: https://page.ei.fidelity.co.uk/manage... #FidelityUk #personalInvesting #podcast
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