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Occupational Pension vs ISA/savings

Hi,

I have been trying to research this but the more I find out the less I understand. :confused:

I am currently a member of an occupational (NHS) pension. I now find myself in the privileged position of having some extra cash each month that is surplus. My only outstanding debt is my mortgage.

My question is should I invest the cash into my pension as I am able to pay more into it or should I invest the money into an ISA or other type of savings account or overpay my mortgage? I don't have the nerve for shares etc. so the savings option would have to be a safe option.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

P.S.
Does anyone know any links that explain pensions

Thanks in advance

Comments

  • EdInvestor
    EdInvestor Posts: 15,749 Forumite
    Do you have a "rainy day" cash savings fund?

    If not, then the ISA would be appropriate first, to build that up.
    Trying to keep it simple...;)
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