Pension Release

Pension Release

If you are over 55, you could release a Tax-Free lump sum from your UK pension, to spend how you wish.

Are YOU:

Aged 55 or over and thinking about releasing Tax Free Cash from your pension?
Then Robert Bruce Associates can help you.

Whether your pension is a personal plan or from an ex-employer, you could unlock up to 25% of its value – Tax Free – for any reason you choose. You may want to:

  • clear or consolidate existing debt
  • make further investment elsewhere
  • clear a mortgage or other loan
  • have an alternative to taking a loan
  • Clear your mortgage!

Is Pension Release the right option for me?

If you opt to release some of your pension now, you will almost certainly get less pension income on retirement, so you need to think carefully before going ahead. However, it may make sense for you to release some cash from your pension now rather than take on another painful long-term loan. We will be happy to look at each individual situation and advise accordingly.

For example, in certain circumstances another loan is the last thing you need. And if you have financial difficulties, then it's not uncommon for loan companies to take advantage with charging higher or additional security demands.

So as part of a sensible financial-planning exercise, releasing cash from your pension could be a real option for you. If you've been paying into a pension scheme for more than five years, the chances are we can help.

What are the Advantages and Disadvantages?

Advantages: You could unlock up to 25% of your pension and receive the cash Tax Free, with no interest payments or additional security.

Disadvantages: You will be reducing your final pension fund by the percentage released and as a result, the payments you receive during retirement may decrease. For this reason, Pension Release is not suitable for everyone.

How Long Does it Take?

It’s hard to predict an accurate timescale, as this can depend to some extent on your pension company, so it’s important not to rely on Pension Release as a ‘quick fix’ for your financial situation. However, once you have filled in some questionnaire forms so we can contact your pension company, we will do all the chasing on your behalf and we’ll keep you informed at every stage of the process.

Is Pension Release Right for Me?

As with many retirement planning options, Pension Release is likely to be suitable only for a certain type of customer or in particular circumstances. As with all retirement planning options, Pension Release needs to be looked into carefully before going ahead. Each individual case and circumstance will of course be different, but if your need for cash is a sufficiently important, it might be worth reducing your pension income later in return for some Tax Free Cash now.

Can I still continue to make contributions to my pension after I've release some Tax Free Cash?

Yes. Any new contributions you make after undertaking a pension release will be treated in the same way as before and will attract tax relief. New contributions will go back into your fund and added to the existing pot, which you will benefit from when you retire.

Do I have to give up work to receive a lump sum from Pension Release?

Not necessarily. You can continue to work as normal, but you need to note that it’s impossible to release funds from your current employer’s pension scheme if you are still eligible to make contributions.

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Robert Bruce Associates offer clear, unbiased Pension Release advice from experienced and qualified advisors. We’ll make sure you don't make any decision until you are aware of all the facts and implications, and only after establishing your personal wishes and criteria.

Why not call us today for a free, no obligation chat?

And get the most out of your pension release in retirement.

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Dissolve your money worries with a pension release!

Many of us today are suffering due to the economic climate. The rising price of food and other daily necessities means that most of us are finding it difficult to pay bills and maintain the standard of living that we may previously have experienced. Many of us are having trouble paying off our mortgages and still others are finding they are in debt. Most people feel that there is no way out of their money issues and worries, but for one select group of people there is a way that you can erase your money worries completely! You qualify for this group of people if you are nearing retirement! If you are over the age of 55, there is a solution to your worries in the form of a pension release. A pension release is a provision that allows you to ‘unlock’ up to 25 percent of your pension. This means that you could benefit from releasing 25 percent of your pension right now and can use it to ease the money troubles, worries and stresses you may have.

This decision however needs to be considered very carefully. Being provided with some money quickly from a pension release may help you to either pay off an outstanding debt, pay off your mortgage, or you could be using it for personal reasons, but if you were to decide to unlock 25 percent of your money now, the money will then not be available to you when you later come to receive your pension. A pension is a very important provision with which you will need to support yourself and perhaps your family too after you reach your retirement age. If you were to reduce the payout that you would receive upon reaching retirement, would this affect your family and yourself? Would you still be able to lead a comfortable life in your older years? These questions need to be considered carefully before deciding to unlock any money with a pension release.

Robert Bruce Associates are one of the best pension release advice providers in the UK, with pension release experts on hand to help you with any aspect of your situation. Contact us today to discuss how to unlock your pension release cash and find out if it's the right choice for you.

Pension release is not ideal for everyone as it does result in your monthly pension payouts being reduced after you have retired, although it is extremely useful for some people. Whether you are looking to treat yourself and your family to a holiday before you retire, pay off an existing mortgage, clear unwanted debts or even re-invest some of the money, a pension release is a great way to do these things. You will be provided with a lump sum of cash, completely tax free. There are companies like RBA, should you be interested in pursuing this option, who will help review your current situation and help and advise you on the best course of action for you. Should you then decide to go ahead with a pension release, they will be able to help you achieve this quickly and easily. So, if you are aged 55 or over, have a UK or company pension and would like a lump sum of money right now to use, then a pension release could be for you!