The ball is in your court… Pension Freedoms
Aug 14, 2015
Foresight Independent Financial Planning Ltd• Founded in 1998• Based in Hale, Cheshire• Chartered Financial Planning service• The Quantum Programme
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Agenda
1. Pension Freedoms – what has changed
2. Will I outlive my pension?
3. What are your retirement options
4. Pension taxation
5. What happens to my pension when I die?
6. Final salary pensions
“We have introduced the most fundamental reform to the way people access their pensions in almost a century…”
Will I outlive my pension?
1917 George V
1952 Elizabeth II
2011 Elizabeth II
2035 William V
24
255
9,736
110,000 (estimated)
What are the options?
1. Leave pension invested
Allow your pension fund to continue growing tax-free until retirement
2. Take 25% lump sum, then go into Flexible Access Drawdown
Remain invested for long term growth and manage your income levels
3. Take 25% lump sum and buy an annuity
Although no requirement, for some still a good option. Guarantee against your own longevity.
What happens to my pension when I die?It’s not all bad news!
Under age 75:
• Entire pension can pass tax-free, as a lump sum or income
Over age 75:
• 45% tax charge is taken as lump sum• If taken as income taxed as income
What about my final salary pension?
• Guaranteed income for life
• Backed by the Pension Protection Fund
• Often inflation linked
• Spousal benefits common
I want these freedoms, should I transfer out of my final salary pension?
• Specialist advice a requirement
• Benefits often highly valuable
• Taking on additional risk
• Can be the right choice for some people
Can we help?
All new queries benefit from an initial meeting held at our expense.
Foresight Independent Financial Planning161 Ashley RoadHaleWA15 9SDTel: 0161 926 9350Email: [email protected]