Income drawdown (or flexi-access drawdown) lets you take a flexible income from your SIPP or other pension during retirement. You choose how much income to take, how often to take it and where your pension is invested – but this also means your income isn't guaranteed and your pension could fall in value. Not all pensions offer income drawdown – you need one like our Best SIPP.
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