Everything you ever wanted to know about Pension Wise

Everything you ever wanted to know about Pension Wise

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Elizabeth Coyle outlines exactly what people are going to get out of the government's guidance guarantee Pension Wise

Core to the government's strategy for pensions freedom post-6 April is the opportunity to get free 'guaranteed guidance', branded Pension Wise, for all those approaching retirement. The Pension Wise website is structured around six key areas: 1. Checking the value of their pension pot: Getting information from providers, either through annual statements, receiving a 'wake-up pack' or by contacting the provider direct for a valuation 2. Creating an understanding of what the individual can do with their pension pot: Leaving the pension pot untouched until needed, getting a guaranteed ...

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