Tuesday 18 June 2013

Cash My Pension: How to make the most out of a small pension fund

How we can each stretch out our retirement nest egg is certainly a hot topic during these difficult times post-recession, and being aware of how you could unlock everything your pension has to offer is something that everyone should be clued up on.

The average pension fund is £30,000, which may seem a lot but when you consider how many years this has been accumulating for and how many years it has to last after retirement, things become quite scary! Then again, it’s no secret that generations of late will be affected by the economic downturn in recent years and how much they receive from their pension will be significantly less than generations before them. But how can you move with the times and make even a smaller pension pot pay dividends when you retire?

The first step when it comes to making the most out of your small pension fund and getting the guidance you need to effectively manage your nest egg in the years after retirement is to seek help from a financial advisor. These financial advisors provide you with assistance regarding investing in the best products and allow you to access the latest guidance that often goes unnoticed to the naked eye.


Shopping around for the best provider is another element of making the most out of your retirement fund, and is something I was persistent with in order to cash my pension. But beware – providers that offer the highest rates don’t always offer the best deal, view everything a pension provider has to offer and choose the best package for you and your circumstances. Never accept deals by default from your current provider, even if they are convinced that it is the greatest arrangement on the market!