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Disposable income at last - but where to put it?

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After getting rid of a sizable pile of debts I finally have something 'spare' to start saving with. The question is where???
I already have a workplace pension + 5 frozen pensions and have had a look at various ISA's (unfortunately too old for the Lifetime version).
I suppose my search for advice is (it will be ~£1000 pa): 
- Keep paying in to my most recent pension (not yet frozen)?
- Pay AVCs to my new company pension?
- Take out stocks and shares ISAs?
- ANO not mentioned?
If anyone can shed any 'light' on how these perform against each other I would be much obliged.
Many thanks.

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  • Alistair31
    Alistair31 Posts: 978 Forumite
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    Would your employer match any additional pension payments you make ?
  • george4064
    george4064 Posts: 2,928 Forumite
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    1. Do you have an emergency savings fund? Typically anywhere between 3 to 12 months of living expenses, depending on your circumstances (different people have different preferences on how much 'safety net' to keep).

    2. Are you a higher rate taxpayer?

    3. Do you own your home? With or without mortgage? LTV? Interest rate on this?

    4. What are you financial goals and objectives?

    5. How old are you? Any dependants? Significant other/partner to take into consideration here?
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  • Albermarle
    Albermarle Posts: 27,924 Forumite
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    I already have a workplace pension + 5 frozen pensions

    Pensions are not normally frozen , just because you are not contributing to them anymore .

    Do you  know what types of schemes they are , as it can significantly affect what you should do in future ?

    Are they DC - Direct Contribution /Money purchase or DB - Defined Benefit / Final salary?

    https://www.pensionsadvisoryservice.org.uk/about-pensions/pensions-basics/workplace-pension-schemes

  • kinger101
    kinger101 Posts: 6,573 Forumite
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    edited 20 April 2020 at 1:10PM
    Pensions will have more tax advantages than ISA.  Particularly if you can save via salary sacrifice, or pay higher rate tax.
    However, it would be wise IMO to have at least 6 months of expenditure saved in cash if you haven't already.
     
    "Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance" - Confucius
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