Pension Wise access extended to begin from age 50

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The government is extending access to its 'free and impartial' retirement guidance service Pension Wise to those aged 50 and above.

It also said it would be launching a "comprehensive" nationwide marketing campaign to further raise awareness of the service which, it added, had so far been used by 85,000 people. Pension Wise was launched to coincide with the widespread pension taxation changes introduced in April this year, and has to date been available to over-55s only. "The government believes it is important that all consumers can access free, high quality guidance on their choices," it said. The change was announced as part of the summer Budget on 8 July. "This will ensure more people can access high-qua...

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