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What is best to start saving for a pension for an 18 year old?

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  • MX5huggy
    MX5huggy Posts: 7,173 Forumite
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    HCIMbtw said:
    When my pension access is at 55 there is just no way i'm contributing to a LISA that locks up until 60. 

    I think the rules might have changed on new pension accounts now.. making them 57, but I personally place a lot of value on that earlier access. 
    The LISA in this case is primarily for saving for a home. 10 years of LISA saving from 18 could provide a £50k deposit with £10k from the tax payer plus whatever growth can be attained. 
  • Gbiz68
    Gbiz68 Posts: 2 Newbie
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    Thank you so much everyone for your advices - lots of information to digest. I will pass on your comments and see what he wants to do for now - thank you again 
  • Albermarle
    Albermarle Posts: 31,536 Forumite
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    HCIMbtw said:
    When my pension access is at 55 there is just no way i'm contributing to a LISA that locks up until 60. 

    I think the rules might have changed on new pension accounts now.. making them 57, but I personally place a lot of value on that earlier access. 
    The money in a LISA can be taken 100% tax free, unlike a pension for most people.
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