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Officially opened a SIPP!

Decided to finally take the plunge, aged 25 so here is to 40+ years of contributing! :beer:

I have been reading up for quite a while decided on Vanguard LifeStrategy80 - as my knowledge regarding investing isn't great to do anything myself and the Financial Advisor in my work also recommended this fund.

Gone for £240 net contributions - was initially going to go for £200 but i'll see how I get on.

Lets hope the government don't change the pension rules in the years to come ah.

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  • AlanP_2
    AlanP_2 Posts: 3,559 Forumite
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    Decided to finally take the plunge, aged 25 so here is to 40+ years of contributing! :beer:

    I have been reading up for quite a while decided on Vanguard LifeStrategy80 - as my knowledge regarding investing isn't great to do anything myself and the Financial Advisor in my work also recommended this fund.

    Gone for £240 net contributions - was initially going to go for £200 but i'll see how I get on.

    Lets hope the government don't change the pension rules in the years to come ah.


    Well done for getting started. Why a SIPP? Does your empoloyer not have a pension scheme?

    The government will change the rules over a 40 year period, but that can be to your benefit as not all changes are "bad". Just keep up to date with things and adapt accordingly.
  • xylophone
    xylophone Posts: 45,966 Forumite
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    Why a SIPP? Does your empoloyer not have a pension scheme?

    Perhaps he's trying to build a pot that could be taken earlier than his occupational pension?
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