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Continue contracted out pension?
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Further to my thread the other day about my woefully inadequate personal pension (£55pm since 1992, transfer rights £13k), I've been checking into an L&G contracted out of SERPS policy from 1989 (also 'with profits'), which has risen to £30k 'protected rights'.
This is obviously going to come to an end in April, so I assume I can continue with that and add to it myself? I thought of biting the bullet and adding £150pm to that, and increasing the other pension to £250pm, which would bring contributions for both up to almost £60k each in 15 years time (assuming continuous employment - my age then would be 56).
Does that seem a sensible way to go, or would you guys think of doing things differently? Any advice would be very much appreciated, once again.
Cheers
This is obviously going to come to an end in April, so I assume I can continue with that and add to it myself? I thought of biting the bullet and adding £150pm to that, and increasing the other pension to £250pm, which would bring contributions for both up to almost £60k each in 15 years time (assuming continuous employment - my age then would be 56).
Does that seem a sensible way to go, or would you guys think of doing things differently? Any advice would be very much appreciated, once again.
Cheers
“In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing at all.” - Roosevelt
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so I assume I can continue with that and add to it myself?
Possibly but maybe not. A plan from that era is likely to be closed to new business and increments. Not always but chances are its more expensive than modern options (cant assume but in majority of cases it is. There are the odd gems from that period that are better than modern plans).
I would get the pensions assessed. I wouldnt be surprised to see a modern plan and consolidation being the best option.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.0
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