Can I cash in my pension before 50?

We all want financial security in our retirement but there are times when cashing in a pension, or part of a pension, early would make sense. But can you cash in a pension before 50?

Whether you can take money out of your pension pot depends on the specific criteria of your pension scheme. Typically, however, you cannot cash in your pension until you are 55 or over.

From the age of 55, you can receive cash from your pension scheme. The first 25% of the pension is typically tax free, and the remaining 75% is taxed as an income. It is possible to pass your remaining pension pot to a loved one, inheritance tax free, when you die.

Under what circumstances can I cash in my pension before 50?

If you are seriously ill, you may be able to cash in a pension early. If you took out a pension before 6 April 2006, you may have the right to cash your pension early if you have a ‘protected pension age’.

Deciding to cash your pension before 50 is a big decision and should not be taken lightly. It is advisable to seek advice from professional pension experts who will help you make informed decisions about when the best time would be to cash in your pension.

Rockwood Financial Solutions are specialists in providing independent, professional and neutral advice about questions such as can I cash in my pension before 50.  Our team of qualified and experienced financial experts will look at your financial position, your job situation and your lifestyle aspiration’s, to help you determine whether cashing in your pension early would be a good idea and whether it would be feasible to cash in your pension before 50.

If you require advice on pensions and planning for retirement, get in touch with Rockwood Financial Solutions. We will look at your individual circumstances and provide you with tailored, practical and professional information to the question as whether you can cash in your pension before 50.

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