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Pension transfer

I have recently started a new job and want to know if I should freeze my pension from my old job or transfer to new job. Both jobs are in Local Authorities but my new job pays a lot less than my previous job 

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  • JoeCrystal
    JoeCrystal Posts: 3,451 Forumite
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    Depends on your situation and the scheme rules really.
  • AlanP_2
    AlanP_2 Posts: 3,559 Forumite
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    Do you have any pre-2014 LG pension, as that is the part linked to Final Salary?

    The post 2014 CARE pension is neither here nor there in terms of your new, lower salary as it is already banked.
  • Marcon
    Marcon Posts: 15,923 Forumite
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    LEM75 said:
    I have recently started a new job and want to know if I should freeze my pension from my old job or transfer to new job. Both jobs are in Local Authorities but my new job pays a lot less than my previous job 
    Ask the pension scheme administrators for a quote to establish what such a transfer would 'buy' if you transferred it. That gives you a starting point to consider.

    Googling on your question might have been both quicker and easier, if you're only after simple facts rather than opinions!  
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