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Pensions

22 Mar

Reasons to Pay Into Your Pension Before 6 April 2017 – Part 1

The end of the current tax year is looming meaning you only have a limited time left to make arrangements to pay into your pension…

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16 Nov

Tapered Pension Contributions, IFA Manchester

The Trouble with Tapering – Higher Earners and Annual Allowances

Since 6th April 2016, the annual allowance (AA) available for individuals to contribute to their pension pot has been subject to tapering restrictions, meaning certain…

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10 Oct

Pension Freedom Data Released

Some 18 months since the introduction of ‘pension freedom’, data has been released as to how pensioners have been using their newfound options. Whilst at…

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29 Sep

Retirement planning advice

Are you Realistic about your Retirement?

Life expectancy is rising at a rapid rate in the UK. According to research, the average life expectancy of males will reach 85.7 years by…

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13 Jul

Focus On: Pension Death Benefits – Defined Contribution Arrangements

‘Pensions Freedom’ has now been in place for well over 12 months. Changes to legislation have undoubtedly provided more choice along with potential benefits, depending…

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08 Jul

Pension Planning for Business Owners - Do you Have a Lifeboat?

Having dealt with entrepreneurs and business owners across a broad range of industries over the years, it is not unusual to come across the following…

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11 Jan

Inheritance tax planning - gold eggs in nest

Higher Earners and the Tapered Annual Pension Allowance

What is the tapered annual allowance? High earners need to be aware that from the 6th April 2016 their annual allowance for pension contributions may…

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07 Oct

Pensions as an Inheritance Vehicle – What Impact do Recent Changes Have?

The world of pensions advice has been turned on its head since April 2015. The widely discussed ‘pension freedoms’ mean greater flexibility for those approaching…

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04 Jun

Morven Millar

‘Pension Freedom’ – The Truth Behind the Headlines

6 April 2015 marked the biggest change to pensions and retirement planning in living memory. The headlines surrounding the changes focus on the forthcoming flexibility…

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