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29/05/2020

Can I withdraw my Aegon pension early?

Can I withdraw my Aegon pension early?

You can withdraw all your pension savings as a cash lump sum anytime from age 55 onwards and then spend, save or reinvest it as you like. Unless you budget accordingly, or have other investments to give you an income, there’s a risk that your lump sum may run out before the end of your lifetime.

Are Aegon pensions any good?

Our analysis of the Aegon LifePath pension funds identified that 31% rated as poor performing 1 or 2 star funds with the majority, 54.1% consistently ranking among the best in their sectors with a 4 star performance rating.

Can I withdraw my Aegon pension before 55?

You can start taking benefits from your pension from the age of 55 (subject to legislative changes). You may be able to take benefits from your account earlier than this if you’re in ill health or have a protected low pension age that continues to apply under your pension.

Can you take money out of Aegon pension?

Partial withdrawals: 0.25% of your total investment must be held in the cash facility for each product wrapper. Before submitting a withdrawal instruction please make sure sufficient cash is available, including the 0.25% balance, or it will delay the payment process.

Can I withdraw from my pension early?

Typically you need to keep the money in the plan until you reach age 59 ½. Withdraw any of it before then and you’ll be hit with a bruising 10% early withdrawal penalty, on top of the regular income tax that is due on withdrawals from all traditional defined contribution plans.

Is Aegon trustworthy?

In 2020, Aegon was awarded a Defaqto five-star rating for its protection menu, critical illness protection and whole of life products.

Which is the best pension plan?

Best Pension Plans in India 2021

Pension Plans Entry Age Policy Term
ICICI Pur Easy Retirement Plan 35 years-75 years 10 years-30 years
India First Annuity Plan 40 years- 80 years N/A
Kotak Premier Pension Plan 30 years- 55 years/ 60 years 10,15,17-30 years
LIC New Jeevan Akshay Pension Scheme 30 years – 85 years N/A

When can I take my Aegon pension?

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You can start taking pension benefits when you’re 55, or earlier if you have a protected low pension age or suffer from serious ill health.

When can I access my Aegon pension?

You can only access your pension once you turn 55 (expected to change to 57 from 2028). Before taking benefits you should get financial advice to make sure you fully understand whether it’s in your best financial interests – there may be a charge for this.

Can I get money back from my pension?

If you leave your pension scheme within two years of joining, you might be able to get your contributions refunded. It’s worth being aware that if you do this, you won’t have any pension savings from this time. If you’ve contributed more than your earnings you might also be able to get a refund.

Is it free to register for Retiready from Aegon?

Retiready from Aegon Your digital service that lets you take control of your retirement savings. It’s free and easy to register. Learn more about Retiready

How do I sign in to my Retiready account?

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When do we have web chat on Aegon?

Web chat is available: Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm, Saturday and Sunday closed. We record or monitor web chat conversations for regulatory, security and training purposes. You can ask for a copy of your conversation at any time.  Can’t find the answer to your question in our FAQs?