Currently, the NMPA is 55, but as you correctly stated this is increasing to 57 from 6 April 2028. As you were born between 6 April 1971 and 5 April 1973, you'll be in the unusual position whereby you'll be able to take benefits from your pension once reaching age 55, but only for a limited time.
Under the Pensions Act 2011, women's State Pension age will increase more quickly to 65 between April 2016 and November 2018. From December 2018 the State Pension age for both men and women will start to increase to reach 66 by October 2020.
The earliest you can get your State Pension is when you reach your State Pension age. You'll have to wait to claim your State Pension if you retire before you reach that age.
The rule states that retirees should take 4% of their fund in the first year of withdrawals, and the same monetary amount (adjusted for the rate of inflation) each year. For example, if your pension pot is worth £500,000, you could withdraw £20,000 in the first year of your retirement.
Retiring at age 60 beats retiring earlier in one big way. Withdrawals from tax-advantaged retirement accounts including IRAs and 401(k) plans are subject to a 10%penalty until age 59 1/2. After that, there's no penalty, although ordinary income taxes still apply.
If you're 60 or over If you're over State Pension age. Pension Credit. If you're over State Pension age and on a low income you can apply for Pension Credit for help with your living costs. Support with travel costs. Older person's bus pass. Other help you can get. Get help with NHS prescriptions and health costs.