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AVC or ISA

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Hi im 49 and in a defined benefit pension scheme at work started this 14 years ago and in the last year have started paying extra AVC contributions.The question is thinking of increasing my contributions or should i start paying into an ISA, i have no savings at present.At present the AVCs are in a low risk investment ie not tied to shares.Thanks for any replys.

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  • dunstonh
    dunstonh Posts: 119,737 Forumite
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    See the ISA vs pension thread stickied at the top of the forum.
    I am an Independent Financial Adviser (IFA). The comments I make are just my opinion and are for discussion purposes only. They are not financial advice and you should not treat them as such. If you feel an area discussed may be relevant to you, then please seek advice from an Independent Financial Adviser local to you.
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