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Invest in stakeholder pension or ISA?

I have £1,200 to invest, but I'm not sure which is the best option for me. (I have no debt).

I have a stakeholder pension into which I pay £80 a month. (This is then worth £100 due to the tax rebate from the government). I could pay all the money into that, or I could just pay it into an ISA.

At the moment I'm thinking the pension is the sensible option because interest rates are so low, but is there anything else I should consider?

Thanks.

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  • dunstonh
    dunstonh Posts: 120,392 Forumite
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    Which option best suits your objectives?
    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.
  • xylophone
    xylophone Posts: 45,777 Forumite
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    Is your ISA your only cash savings?
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