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New pension rules explained: taking the whole lot as a lump sum and other freedoms.
Plus what are investors doing?
Published 2/10/2014: Pension rules are changing. From April 2015 all income limits and restrictions will go. You could even take the whole fund as cash, if you wish. 18 million people will be able to benefit. What could the changes mean for you? How will they work in practice? Could you miss out? Charlotte Cowen interviews Tom McPhail, Head of Pensions Research, to answer your questions. Plus, hear the story of three clients and see what they're doing in response to the new changes.
"I wanted to take the tax-free cash but no income and with my provider it was all or nothing"
Lillian Billing, London
"With the new freedoms, my pension could be the best way to help my children"
Phil Warren, Burnham-on-Sea
"I choose how I spend my money. Nobody else is choosing it for me"
Barry Moorhouse, Castle Cary
"The recent changes make the SIPP even more attractive"
Colin Hamp, Pewsey
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