Calls For Compulsory Advice At Retirement

Published / Last Updated on 12/06/2019

Compulsory advice for people when they reach retirement age has been discussed in a recent ‘Inside Financial Conduct Advice’ podcast by Baroness Sally Greengross, a cross bench member of the House of Lords.

Financial advice on pensions is mandatory for anyone wanting to transfer more than £30,000 from defined benefit schemes but many pension providers also ask that advice is obtained on smaller transfer values too. Sally wants to see the government make it compulsory for everyone to have help and advice when they are ready to access their pension savings.

Sally goes on to explain how important it is to get financial advice and spend your savings wisely.  People need to also take into consideration any unexpected costs like care fees when and if you need care in later life.  The reality is that many people do not like to think that they may need care when they are older and so ignore an important area of their financial planning.   For younger generations, it retirement, care and death seem so far away anyway, but it is surprising how quickly it comes to us all.

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