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Can you explain cashing in your Pension??

Hi

I'm a newbie on this site and i wondered if somebody could explain about 'cashing in your pension'????

I'm 37 and have paid into 3 different pension schemes throughout my working career? one of which was a government pension.

Can i get the money back out of these that i have paid out then?

Any info would be great.

Lou:rotfl:

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  • jem16
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    You cannot cash in a pension.

    When you are 55 you will be able to take 25% tax-free cash from your pension and buy an annuity or go into drawdown with the rest of the pension pot.
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