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George Osbornes Granny Tax - What is the Real Deal

14 May 2012 - Posted by ebaxter
In March 2012 George Osborne announced the scrapping of Age-Related Allowances (ARAs) in his budget.  Currently those over 65 can earn more than those under 65 before they get taxed.  ...
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The Rise of Ethical Pensions

07 May 2012 - Posted by ebaxter
  Pensions are one of those things that almost everyone has, but not everyone really understands.  It can be confusing figuring out exactly how ...
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ISA or Pension -The Pros and Cons of Both

04 May 2012 - Posted by ebaxter
  In recent years, ISAs have seen a surge in popularity as an alternative way of saving for retirement.  Of course, it doesn’t have to be ...
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Assessing Investment Risk

10 April 2012 - Posted by ebaxter
What is Investment Risk? Investment risk has a part to play in any investment you make whether it be big or small, and isn’t purely a negative th...
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Why Starting A Pension in Your Twenties is a Good Idea

10 April 2012 - Posted by ebaxter
Starting a pension in your 20s may seem a little premature, and to be honest can often be the last thing on a twenty-something’s mind, but the fact is, the soon...
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Retirement Planning is Number One Advice Driver

15 March 2012 - Posted by Jalal
A recent online survey has revealed that retirement planning has once again been named as the number one advice driver for individuals searching for an Independent Financial Adviser (IFA). ...
Tags: Financial Planning, Investment Planning, Retirement Planning, Savings

Bad Financial Planning Could Lead to Retirement Poverty

15 March 2012 - Posted by Jalal
Concerns have been raised recently after a study by financial experts revealed that thousands of workers in the UK are ‘walking blindly’ into retirement poverty because of their failu...
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Pensions Uncertainty Fails to Incentivise Public

15 March 2012 - Posted by Jalal
Following a recent study, it has been revealed that employees are expecting to take more personal responsibility for their pension schemes as the recession made a major impact in many peoples&rsq...
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UK Retirement Savers Could be Missing Out

15 March 2012 - Posted by Jalal
There are many important choices you make in life, but few are as important as the decisions you make with regards to retirement planning and the lifestyle you want to lead once you finish workin...
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Less than Half of Britons Saving for Retirement

15 March 2012 - Posted by Jalal
For some people, an integral part of their working life is planning for their retirement so they can maintain the lifestyle they currently have for years beyond their employment. A recent survey ...
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