Pension choices ?

Cobbler_tone

_Chris__2 said:

DE_612183 said:

There are a couple of comparison sites - you could try those

Anyone recommend any?

Try here....you might get £50 PM for life. Don't your existing providers give the option of annuities? 

https://www.annuityline.co.uk/landing/?v=buy-annuity-fast&keyword=buy an annuity uk&network=g&device=c&creative=641344404950&matchtype=e&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAjeW6BhBAEiwAdKltMkcol2CyFUj0lKVw5rQnLku3kzTwQ__IjM7nFSo16XcuDa7PSZ3PtxoCaiIQAvD_BwE#yourpension

Linton

As your pensions are worth less than £10K each you can take them both as cash lump sums under the "small pots rule" with 25% being tax free.  Contact your pension provider.

Note
 - you can only take up to 3 small pots in total.  
 - the taxable portions will add to your income in the then current tax year and so could put you in a higher tax band depending on your other income.

The simplest way to get income would be to use a high interest savings account.  If you had larger pots other options could be worth considering, however for 2X£6K I dont think they would be worthwhile.