Great programme which clearly shows that, for various reasons, the bulk of the population are putting planning ahead on the back burner. We would just highlight the need to have a plan in place, even just a basic one and not to put this off. A good watch regardless: ITV […]
Category Archives: Pensions
Blog, Family, Financial Planning, Investments, Later Life, Pensions, Personal Finance, Wealth
Tens of thousands entering retirement each year without taking advice
11
Jun
Jun
New analysis from the Association of British Insurers (“ABI”) shows very low levels of retirement readiness. This isn’t really surprising to us but continues to be a bit worrying! Of the 62,000 people accessing some of their pension via drawdown for the first time during a 6 month period, 34% […]
Blog, Family, Financial Planning, Investments, Later Life, Medical, Pensions, Personal Finance, Wealth
North East Medical Professionals – are changes to pension tax rules affecting you?
14
May
May
Has anyone noticed the increase in the number of articles lately relating to doctors and their pensions? One of the more recent headlines this April was the British Medical Association warning the Chancellor that senior doctors would have to cut their NHS working hours if the recent changes to pension […]
Blog, Financial Planning, Healthcare, Later Life, Pensions, Personal Finance, Retirement, Wealth
Can I order a prescription for financial piece of mind?
18
Apr
Apr
We know / that as busy medical professionals, it’s difficult to find time to prioritise your own plans. For most doctors, your NHS Pension will underpin your plans to reduce hours/stop work altogether later on. However, there have been so many changes to the NHS Pension and pension legislation in […]
If you are like me you may sometimes think about what life will look like in the future when you don’t have to work? You may think of the hobbies you have or will take up or the extra time you can spend with your family. You may be considering […]
Blog, Family, Financial Planning, Pensions, Personal Finance, Tax, Taxable Benefits, Wealth
Tax year end planning 2019 – Recover your personal allowances and child benefit
15
Feb
Feb
With tax year end just around the corner, it’s time to check you are making the most of your tax reliefs and allowances to save for a brighter future. You may want to consider: Recovering personal allowances and child benefit Pension contributions reduce an individual’s taxable income. In turn, this […]
Blog, Business, Financial Planning, Pensions, Personal Finance, Tax, Taxable Benefits, Wealth
Tax year end planning 2019 – Business owners can take profits as pension contributions
15
Feb
Feb
With tax year end just around the corner, it’s time to check you are making the most of your tax reliefs and allowances to save for a brighter future. You may want to consider: Business owners: take profits as pension contributions For many directors, taking significant profits as pension contributions […]
Blog, Employers, Financial Planning, Later Life, Pensions, Personal Finance, Retirement, Tax, Taxable Benefits, Wealth
Tax year end planning 2019 – Employees: sacrifice your bonus for an employer pension contribution
15
Feb
Feb
With tax year end just around the corner, it’s time to check you are making the most of your tax reliefs and allowances to save for a brighter future. You may want to consider: Employees: sacrifice your bonus for an employer pension contribution We’re approaching ‘bonus season’ for many companies. […]
Blog, Financial Planning, Pensions, Personal Finance, Tax, Taxable Benefits, Wealth
Tax year end planning 2019 – High earners: making a pension contribution before the tax year end could increase your annual allowance
15
Feb
Feb
With tax year end just around the corner, it’s time to check you are making the most of your tax reliefs and allowances to save for a brighter future. You may want to consider High earners: making a pension contribution before the tax year end could increase your annual allowance […]
Blog, Financial Planning, Pensions, Personal Finance, Retirement, Tax, Taxable Benefits, Wealth
Tax year end planning 2019 – Pension saving: maximise tax relief
15
Feb
Feb
With tax year end just around the corner, it’s time to check you are making the most of your tax reliefs and allowances to save for a brighter future. You may want to consider: Pension saving to maximise tax relief Additional and higher rate taxpayers may wish to contribute an […]