Ask the Money Doctor: John Lowe on family finance

Question: I have been made redundant after only 15 years’ service (I’m now 39). The pension itself is worth €75,000. Can I release any of this money now or do I have to wait until age 65?

*Gerry, Athlone*

**Answer:** Sorry to hear of your redundancy – employment is the key to our survival and with 11.1 per cent of the country’s workforce unemployed, we do need all hands on deck to drive ...