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Pension Wise is a service from MoneyHelper, backed by government. We offer free,
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At your Pension Wise appointment our pensions specialists will explain how each
option works and the other things you need to think about. They’ll also explain
how each option is taxed and provide information about how to look out for
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This will help you make an informed decision about taking money from your
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Appointments last around 60 minutes. 

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