Warning of early pension access implications

Research found 13% of savers have accessed pension savings earlier than planned

Holly Roach
clock • 2 min read
Warning of early pension access implications

Around 13% of savers have, or plan to access, their pension savings earlier than planned, according to research by Canada Life.

The firm has warned the pension industry to ensure savers are aware of the tax and cost implications of accessing their pension pots early, as more savers look to doing so amid the cost of living c...

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