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Pensions 101

dellas1979 · 2009-04-28 21:42:26

Ok, basically I have no idea about pensions. There seem so complicated. Can anyone offer any advice? I work in public sector and pay into a pension weekly (very small amount). I am on contract so do not see myself staying there so pension is not very useful. So, I am thinking of me and my future in my old age (am late…

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28-04-2009 10:42pm

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Ok, basically I have no idea about pensions. There seem so complicated. Can anyone offer any advice? I work in public sector and pay into a pension weekly (very small amount). I am on contract so do not see myself staying there so pension is not very useful. So, I am thinking of me and my future in my old age (am late 20s). Is there such a thing as like a private pension? what is the norm to pay into these?
Thanks

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#2 29-04-2009 9:24am
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The Financial Regulator has some useful starter information on its website here. Have a read over these topics and post back if you have further queries.

Regards, Liam

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