There are some complicated decisions to make in regards to retiring, such as which pension schemes to invest in, and then how to best access the money afterwards when the time is right. It is best to gather as much knowledge and advice as possible, and one way to do this is to use the internet.
There are now many review websites online, specialising in these areas. They are useful tools, in that they encourage their visitors to become part of a community, and leave feedback and reviews of particular financial products and services.
This means that you can learn from other people's experiences and come to a more informed decision. For example, if you were considering some form of equity release , then you would be able to navigate to a thread where people were leaving details of their experiences. From here, you would be able to discover the pros and cons before committing yourself.
In fact, these interactive websites can quite often be more valuable than simply looking at brochures or statistics from a financial advisor. That is not to say that you don't need to see a financial advisor though. Far from it in fact. The point is, to develop knowledge and understanding from a variety of sources.
If you do decide to visit one of these review and feedback websites, remember that they work by people being interactive with them. Become a part of their forums as well as learning from other people; in time, you can also offer your advice and experiences to others.