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Stakeholder Pension safe option?

I have been contributing to a stakeholder pension with Scottish Widows and put a lump sum away each April of approximately £2800 per annum. It will be the 3rd year of paying but I'm wondering whether I'm doing the right thing. I have been working for the NHS full time since July 2007 and I am being told it would be safer to make additional payments into the NHS pensions scheme. Would be interested in opinions on this board to say what I should do come this April.:confused:

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  • dunstonh
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    I am being told it would be safer to make additional payments into the NHS pensions scheme.

    safer yes but not necessarily the best option but it could be. It depends on how and when you want to retire.
    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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