I think that the age you retire all depends on your personal goals and the lifestyle that you are aiming to live in because if you want a luxurious life then you have to have a good amount saved up and that may require you to work till a later age.When would you say is the best time to take your pension? I am still young and am still letting my pension grow, but I was wondering, when is the best time to collect your pension? I was going to wait until I retire. Should I retire at 65 or retire a bit early? I hear the earlier you retire, the smaller your pension will be. Is this true?