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Age 55 ?

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comeracing
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Age 55 ?

Post by comeracing »

Been paying in pension since june 1996, started off on 31 1/2 hours per week , approx been full time now for 10 years plus, im 55 in 4 years and want to take a lump sum and monthly pension , any idea on what I'll get talked to many colleagues who have received many varying figures, i just want a rough idea .
heapsy
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Re: Age 55 ?

Post by heapsy »

Take the figures from your last statements and reduce by 5% for every year you take it early. Simple enough.
NorthernBoy
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Re: Age 55 ?

Post by NorthernBoy »

Also remember that if you continue to work for RM after taking your pension, you won’t get the pensions supplement. Still use the 5% reduction per year rule but don’t include the supplement
RobertT
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Re: Age 55 ?

Post by RobertT »

It's also worth mentioning that if you're still working, you'll probably be paying income tax on your pension income too.
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