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CETV - What are you allowed to do with the money..

Hi, and appols if this is a dumb question.

....assuming you did take take a CETV, and I am aware that you have to use a qualified FA, but what are you actually "allowed" to do with the funds when you get them?....I am assuming you can't just stick the money into a savings account? (nb I am not saying I would want to...just interested in what restrictions (if any) there are).
.."It's everybody's fault but mine...."

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  • AnotherJoe
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    AFAIK you would have to transfer it to another pension scheme.

    From there, you are allowed to do with it whatever the law says, eg if you are under 55, it stays in the pension fund, over 55 take as much as you want out with the tax implications that go with that.
  • dunstonh
    dunstonh Posts: 120,756 Forumite
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    but what are you actually "allowed" to do with the funds when you get them?
    Whatever you like if you are over 55 (depending on whether you mean all the possible options open to you).
    I am assuming you can't just stick the money into a savings account?
    You can but it would be an utterly ridiculous thing to do.
    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.
  • Isn't it compulsory to buy a Lamborghini?
  • westv
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    Isn't it compulsory to buy a Lamborghini?

    No, all funds must be transferred to my personal account.
  • Thrugelmir
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    Isn't it compulsory to buy a Lamborghini?

    The SIPP could always operate as classic car hire business.
  • Stubod
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    ...brill!!!!! many thanks for all the replies.

    ....I am well over 55, so where is the nearest Lambo showroom please? (....and what pills can I take to enable my aged joints to get me in and out of it without too much pain....).
    .."It's everybody's fault but mine...."
  • bigadaj
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    Stubod wrote: »
    ...brill!!!!! many thanks for all the replies.

    ....I am well over 55, so where is the nearest Lambo showroom please? (....and what pills can I take to enable my aged joints to get me in and out of it without too much pain....).

    Though in the sums required for a Lamborghini you'll be paying 45% on a chunk so it'll be a it painful anyway, though we should salute you for your generosity as taxpayers.
  • Stubod
    Stubod Posts: 2,650 Forumite
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    ..perhaps a 2nd hand one then....
    .."It's everybody's fault but mine...."
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