Pensions expert: I've just taken a lump sum before Reeves can raid it

Pension Decision Amidst Uncertainty

A pensions expert has decided to take a tax-free lump sum from their pension ahead of the upcoming Budget, citing concerns over potential changes to the rules by Chancellor Rachel Reeves.

The decision was motivated by a desire to use the funds for a luxury bathroom to make their home more suitable for later life. Prior savings had been depleted due to a relative's urgent need for heart surgery, which required private treatment due to a six-month NHS waiting list.

I didn’t think twice.

The operation was successful, and the focus returned to home improvements. However, the process of securing the lump sum proved more challenging than anticipated, with the goal of completing it before the Budget on November 26.

Author's summary: Expert takes pension lump sum ahead of Budget.

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This is Money This is Money — 2025-11-04

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