Why people access their pension
What to check before you take money out
1. Some of it can usually be tax-freeUsually up to 25%, within an overall limit.
1. How much tax will you pay?Anything above your tax-free cash is added to your income for that year.
2. It can help with big plansSuch as clearing debts, home improvements or helping family.
2. Will it leave enough for later?Money taken now won't be there to provide an income in retirement.
3. You can choose how to take itA lump sum, a regular income, or a mix.
3. Could it affect benefits or future saving?Withdrawals can affect means-tested benefits, and may limit future pension saving.
Most people can access their pension from age 55, rising to 57 from April 2028.
Everyone's situation is different. Talk it through with a pension expert, free and with no obligation.