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Pension Transfer Bond Maturing - advice please

When I no longer believed I would return to NHS I transferred out my first 8 years Was aware of risks etc etc. That was a long time ago. This transfer bond matures in 2 years time (age 55). Current value are Pension fund £20615. What are my options at maturity - do not need pension yet. Invest with Hargreaves - Lansdown and they are always pushing SIPP's?? And advice greatly appreciated.

Dave

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  • dunstonh
    dunstonh Posts: 120,351 Forumite
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    This transfer bond matures in 2 years time (age 55).

    Are you sure it matures at 55? Or is that 55 is just the earliest age you can commence benefits if you wish to?
    What are my options at maturity

    Depends on whether it is an actual maturity or just a selected retirement age and the terms that apply to the section 32 buy out bond. Some can happily rollover up to 75. Others need to be taken as they get no benefit after the selected age. Some can be transferred to something better.
    Invest with Hargreaves - Lansdown and they are always pushing SIPP's??

    That is because they sell SIPPs. You never should take any real notice of what a product provider tries to promote as they will always indicate what they do is best.
    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.
  • Kerry_o'keefe
    Kerry_o'keefe Posts: 181 Forumite
    Many thanks dunstonh. Unsure of 'maturity date' definition and if I definitely have to take it when I am 55 Think I will contact Canada Life and discuss with them first
  • Jack_Griffin
    Jack_Griffin Posts: 202 Forumite
    edited 9 May 2013 at 5:47PM
    Many thanks dunstonh. Unsure of 'maturity date' definition and if I definitely have to take it when I am 55 Think I will contact Canada Life and discuss with them first

    Contact loads of providers & get quotes.

    Enter your details here to get a rough idea.. this provides quotes from 5 major providers
    http://pluto.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/annuities
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