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pension dilemma

Hi all my hubby is 50 in march this year andhe has a small pension he could take now what to do we do not know.
Here are the figures
Pension fund now is £23,435
Pension fund in 2018 projected at 40,455

have not got the yearly pension amount to be paid yet but in 2018 is£1170.00.
Should we wait or take it now?

we could do with the cash as badly need some work done on the house.
I should mention we do get a pension already of £670 per month after tax.(due to ill health).
Any advice welcome!
Could pay off alot of debt with this!
Make £11,000 in 2011 / ebay £600

Comments

  • poppy_f1
    poppy_f1 Posts: 2,637 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    this might be better off in the pensions forum
  • posted there with no replies. not many people on there only 19!!!
    Make £11,000 in 2011 / ebay £600
  • chevalier
    chevalier Posts: 7,937 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    would it be worth giving the department of work and pensions a ring, and ask them what the consequences of taking it now are.

    Not really anything I know about sorry
    chev
    I want a job that is less than an hour driving away from my house! Are you listening universe?
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