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Do you qualify for an enhanced annuity?

Do you know that if you are a smoker or have a medical condition such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease or cancer, then you could receive a higher retirement income?

Depending on your medical situation, an enhanced annuity could give you up to 40% higher income than a standard annuity, guaranteed for life. Read more »

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The importance of tax relief

When discussing retirement planning with our clients, a great deal of attention is always given to fund choice and the corresponding past performance figures.

However, it is important to remember one of the fundamental reasons why pensions should be the investment of choice for retirement planning. Read more »

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A Bleak Future

Against a background of political wrangling about pension reform, a growing number of UK individuals face an uncertain – and uncomfortable – retirement. Read more »

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Some Harsh Words on Retirement Planning

The following article is quite abrupt and to the point. It is difficult to write about some of the basic, yet important issues surrounding retirement planning without perhaps touching some nerves. So if you’re easily offended, please move on. My objective here is to help people to understand retirement and to successfully plan ahead for later life. This involves waking up to some serious issues. So please read this in the spirit it is meant and please don’t shoot the messenger. Read more »

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How to Build an Investment Portfolio

When make an investment (whether it be a lump sum, regular savings or a pension contribution), you have some important decisions to make and fund selection will be high on your decision list. If your investment is small, you may decide to use a single fund. However, for most, it is important to build a suitable portfolio of funds because: Read more »

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Portfolio Rebalancing

If you have a pension or investment plan, you will often invest in a selection of different funds, often referred to as a ‘Portfolio’. Read more »

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Do you have a large Pension fund?

Whatever the size of your pension fund, it is very important that your investment is looked after. However, the harsh reality is that with larger funds, the level of care can usually be improved on. Read more »

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What is your tolerance to risk?

If you are a saver or an investor, have you ever really considered the amount of risk you are taking with your money? Read more »

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Gender Ruling

Today, 1st March 2011, the unimaginable has happened. The European Court of Justice has ruled that Insurers cannot charge different premiums to men and women. The effects of this ruling will be far reaching and will take effect from 21st … Read more »

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Important News About Your Pension

It is important to ensure that pension arrangements are reviewed periodically. Changes in product design and legislation have had a dramatic effect on the options available for pension policyholders. Read more »

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