Logo Login Login Register Search Pensions Investments Where to invest News My Standard Life Your retirement Your retirement hub Your retirement hub Retirement is not an end, it’s the start of something new. People retiring today expect to be much more active than previous generations but not everyone knows what they want to do when they retire. It’s important that you prepare for the second life you want to lead. The best way to do this can be as simple as starting to speak about it with friends, family and of course your financial adviser. You can use these tools to learn from other people’s experiences and picture yourself in retirement: View the Retirement Chats videos below Use the Second Life Questionnaire to visualise what retirement will look like In the first video, meet our End of Career Guidance Counsellor – part time life coach, part motivator and full time retirement specialist Planning ahead Dave retired in 2020 from a career in Print Production. A lifelong history enthusiast, Dave has now retrained as a Dublin historical tour guide. He talks to Brian about his Second Life and the steps he took to plan for it. Retirement is different for everyone Gráinne & Louis have approached retirement in different ways. In fact, Louis still only considers himself as semi-retired. They talk to Brian about managing their lives together and the importance of marking the moment. Staying connected Retired Marketing Executive Dave talks to Brian about the importance of staying active in retirement and planning your social calendar days, or even weeks, in advance. They discuss networking strategies and ways to stay connected to friends. Sense of purpose Donal retired early from the Air Corps and with so much time on his hands, chose to fill his Second Life working within his community. He is actively involved with the charity ‘ALONE’ and speaks to Brian about how to find your own Sense of Purpose. It's not a switch that you flick Don talks to Brian about the importance of emotional readiness when it comes to retirement. Don’t just jump in, you need to spread yourself, try a number of different things and give yourself the time to discover what will work for you. Coping with a health scare Dave continues his discussion with Brian, talking about a heart attack he recently suffered and how it has refocused his mindset in retirement. The importance of living for the moment and remaining positive. 1 year out or less 5 years out or less 10 years out or less The Big Count Down Start the conversation. Speak to your financial adviser, your friends and family about planning for your second life. Look at the figures. Get statements of your projected retirement values from all your pension providers. Check your State pension entitlements by contacting the Department of Social Protection. Read the Second Life Guide. This guide breaks down the product and planning information for your needs in the run up to retirement. Pensions Pensions and retirement Your retirement Why start a pension now? Your retirement hub Your retirement options Your income in retirement Annuity or ARF Our Pension products Retirement Planning calculator Find out more There's a lot to look forward to Have a question? FAQs Contact us Your account Login Register Connect with us Pensions Pensions FAQs Choosing the right pension Combining your pensions Your retirement Our Pension products Having enough money when you retire Investments Savings and investments Our savings and investments products Savings and Investments FAQs Your options Deposits MyFolio Funds Stockbroking Direct Property Risk questionnaire News Standard Life and Phoenix Group Media contact Careers Community involvement My Standard Life Information for existing customers With Profits Investments About us Privacy Policy Cookie Policy Legal information Accessibility Modern slavery statement Solvency Reports © 2021 Standard Life Aberdeen Website brand and provider details This site features Irish products provided for residents of the Republic of Ireland by Standard Life International dac. Standard Life International dac is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. Standard Life International dac is a designated activity company limited by shares and registered in Dublin, Ireland (408507) at 90 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin D02 F653. © 2021 Standard Life. All rights reserved. We use strictly necessary cookies when you visit our website to give you the best experience possible and to keep things secure. We’d also like your consent to set other cookies to help us improve our website and to tailor the marketing you see. Manage cookies Decline all Accept all