When you reach retirement, one of the biggest decisions you’ll face is whether to take your 25% tax-free lump sum — also known as the Pension Commencement Lump Sum or PCLS. It sounds simple: why wouldn’t you take free tax-free money to pay off your mortgage or any other debts you may have? But get this wrong, and you could end up paying tens of thousands more in tax over your lifetime. In this video, I’ll explain how the lump sum works, why the default strategy is usually to spread it out, the main reasons people get it wrong, and the seven valid cases where taking it early can be the smart move.
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