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Looking into furthering my savings.

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  • dubb
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    HR got back to me with my statement to date, no details on the AVC side of things. According to the report I'll have to contact my scheme provider, which is alpha.
  • Mnd
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    The other thing to consider is your wife's pension situation
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  • enthusiasticsaver
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    It is definitely not too late to invest at only 33 but as others have said maybe exploring extra pension payments would be a good idea. Is it a civil service pension if it s Alpha?
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  • enthusiasticsaver
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    The civil service pension is very good. I would explore overpaying that first.
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  • dubb
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    Interesting. Had never looked into AVC's with my pension. I'll message the company that run it next week & see what they say.
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