DIY pension ???

Paulie29

Hi

Can I sort myself a pension without going through a IFA?

And if so what company's are good ?

Cheers

mania112

Google: Cavendish pensions - they have everything you need.

EDIT: Doesn't look like their site is working at the mo.

mumf

I think it has to be possible. ISA is probably the way to go. I feel like you, after being MIS-SOLD both pension AND mortgage. It led me to view the so- called IFA's as scum-sucking -surface-swimming-sharks. Parasites would be a swifter way of saying it.
Anyone giving you(sorry, selling you) advice about money is living off YOUR SWEAT! They are bloodsuckers. Think for yourself.

Linton

You can sort yourself a pension without an IFA just like you can fix a leak without a plumber and change your car oil without a mechanic. If you understand what you are doing and dont do something silly then you will save money and gain some useful skills. However if it ends in tears the cost will be greater than paying the professional.

mania112

mumf wrote: »

I think it has to be possible. ISA is probably the way to go. I feel like you, after being MIS-SOLD both pension AND mortgage. It led me to view the so- called IFA's as scum-sucking -surface-swimming-sharks. Parasites would be a swifter way of saying it.
Anyone giving you(sorry, selling you) advice about money is living off YOUR SWEAT! They are bloodsuckers. Think for yourself.

The fact you've confused an ISA with a Pension goes to show you're probably in need of professional advice.

bigfreddiel

mumf wrote: »

, after being MIS-SOLD both pension AND mortgage.

could you tell us all more about your misselling experience so we can all be on the lookout for these things and stop them happening again to any of us.

cheers

fj

jem16

mumf wrote: »

I feel like you, after being MIS-SOLD both pension AND mortgage. It led me to view the so- called IFA's as scum-sucking -surface-swimming-sharks.

Reading your other posts and mention of banks, I would probably bet it was an FA and not an IFA.