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freezing my pension

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does anyone no if there are any penalties for freezing my pension for a few months? im considering stopping it for 6 months max to help me save the money towards a new car but not sure if i will be hit by anything for doing it. ie losing my final salary etc ive been with the company for 7 years in april any help would be appreciated! :pray
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Just do the odd bit of docket.
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when im finishing my walk at nearly 3 oclock everyday the last thing i want is to go do another lot!!
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milesy wrote:does anyone no if there are any penalties for freezing my pension for a few months? im considering stopping it for 6 months max to help me save the money towards a new car but not sure if i will be hit by anything for doing it. ie losing my final salary etc ive been with the company for 7 years in april any help would be appreciated! :pray
Well the total amount you will receive each week/month will be reduced by you not paying in. Also as its under £20 per week you pay in and RM pay more I don't see the logic, you''d be better off in the long run by staying in and still paying in.
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milesy wrote:does anyone no if there are any penalties for freezing my pension for a few months? im considering stopping it for 6 months max to help me save the money towards a new car but not sure if i will be hit by anything for doing it. ie losing my final salary etc ive been with the company for 7 years in april any help would be appreciated! :pray
If you stop paying into the pension you will not be able start again!
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