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Protect your money from the recent Budget tax cuts
Protect your money from the recent Budget tax cuts
DWP tackles state pensions for civil partners
DWP tackles state pensions for civil partners
Maximising Pension Contributions with PIPs
Maximising Pension Contributions with PIPs
One year annuity deferral could take 24 years to recover
One year annuity deferral could take 24 years to recover
- Protect your money from the recent Budget tax cuts 2012.03.26 Protect your money from the recent Budget tax cuts
- One year annuity deferral could take 24 years to recover 2012.02.08 One year annuity deferral could take 24 years to recover
- It's time to scrap pensions in favour of savings 2012.02.08 It's time to scrap pensions in favour of savings
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Protect your money from the recent Budget tax cuts
by Brian Flindall on 26-Mar-12 18:10
Protect your money from the recent Budget tax cuts
DWP tackles state pensions for civil partners
by Brian Flindall on 21-Mar-12 14:32
DWP tackles state pensions for civil partners
Maximising Pension Contributions with PIPs
by Brian Flindall on 05-Mar-12 12:33
Maximising Pension Contributions with PIPs
One year annuity deferral could take 24 years to recover
by Brian Flindall on 08-Feb-12 20:27
One year annuity deferral could take 24 years to recover
It's time to scrap pensions in favour of savings
by Brian Flindall on 08-Feb-12 10:59
It's time to scrap pensions in favour of savings
Pension Income reduced by Quantitative Easing
by Brian Flindall on 08-Feb-12 10:27
Pension Income reduced by Quantitative Easing
How to carry forward and Intervening tax years
by Brian Flindall on 07-Feb-12 15:28
How to carry forward and Intervening tax years
Flexible Drawdown reduces inheritance tax liabilities
by Brian Flindall on 02-Feb-12 11:21
Flexible Drawdown reduces inheritance tax liabilities
Pension Auto Enrolment Opt In rules eased
by Brian Flindall on 02-Feb-12 11:07
Pension Auto Enrolment Opt In rules eased
Employees to lose out as auto enrolment pensions are delayed
by Brian Flindall on 01-Feb-12 12:00
Employees to lose out as auto enrolment pensions are delayed
Employees are told to snitch on employers who avoid Auto Enrolment
by Brian Flindall on 26-Jan-12 10:45
Employees are told to snitch on employers who avoid Auto Enrolment
Auto Enrolment pension transfers allowed by DWP
by Brian Flindall on 13-Jan-12 16:17
Auto Enrolment pension transfers allowed by DWP
Pension Funds drop due to record low annuity rates
by Brian Flindall on 12-Jan-12 13:09
Pension Funds drop due to record low annuity rates
Flexible Annuities can still offer 120% GAD rate
by Brian Flindall on 11-Jan-12 09:44
Flexible Annuities can still offer 120% GAD rate
Employers ignoring NEST pension scheme
by Brian Flindall on 16-Dec-11 14:48
Employers ignoring NEST pension scheme
SSAS takeover to reduce administration burden and costs
by Brian Flindall on 07-Dec-11 16:29
SSAS takeover to reduce administration burden and costs
If you are over 60 you are able to cash in small pension fund
by Brian Flindall on 07-Dec-11 16:13
If you are over 60 you are able to cash in small pension fund
Auto Enrolment delayed for small firms
by Brian Flindall on 28-Nov-11 15:50
Auto Enrolment delayed for small firms
How the Eurozone crisis will affect your pension
by Brian Flindall on 22-Nov-11 10:55
How the Eurozone crisis will affect your pension
With Profit savers see pension dreams shattered
by Brian Flindall on 09-Nov-11 10:28
With Profit savers see pension dreams shattered
Making the most of property to build your pension
by Brian Flindall on 07-Nov-11 10:03
Making the most of property to build your pension
Loans from a pension scheme - SSAS loan back
by Brian Flindall on 03-Nov-11 11:30
Loans from a pension scheme - SSAS loan back
Does your pension scheme fit the bill?
by Brian Flindall on 01-Nov-11 09:47
Does your pension scheme fit the bill?
Warning on agency workers and pension auto-enrolment
by Brian Flindall on 31-Oct-11 14:07
Warning on agency workers and pension auto-enrolment
How Auto-Enrolment will be policed
by Brian Flindall on 28-Oct-11 14:51
How Auto-Enrolment will be policed
Asset allocation is key to performance
by Brian Flindall on 26-Oct-11 09:12
Asset allocation is key to performance
The Cost to Employers for Pensions Reform
by Brian Flindall on 25-Oct-11 11:42
The Cost to Employers for Pensions Reform
Annuity rates fall by 3% in three months
by Brian Flindall on 25-Oct-11 10:27
Annuity rates fall by 3% in three months
Employers forced to cut pay rises to pay for pension plans
by Brian Flindall on 19-Oct-11 09:35
Employers forced to cut pay rises to pay for pension plans
Over 80% want workplace pensions advice
by Brian Flindall on 19-Oct-11 09:06
Over 80% want workplace pensions advice
Five things you should know about pension increase offers
by Brian Flindall on 19-Oct-11 08:50
Five things you should know about pension increase offers
A third of the UK stop pension payments
by Brian Flindall on 04-Oct-11 08:47
A third of the UK stop pension payments
Employer auto enrolment costs to rise
by Brian Flindall on 03-Oct-11 15:29
Employer auto enrolment costs to rise
Gold Bullion Investment in SIPP Pensions
by Brian Flindall on 28-Sep-11 16:20
Gold Bullion Investment in SIPP Pensions
More than 100,000 L & G pension savers face higher charges
by Brian Flindall on 23-Sep-11 13:53
More than 100,000 L & G pension savers face higher charges
Force annuity buyers to shop around for the best rate
by Brian Flindall on 18-Aug-11 15:26
Force annuity buyers to shop around for the best rate
One in three pensions at risk of stock market crash
by Brian Flindall on 18-Aug-11 15:06
One in three pensions at risk of stock market crash
NEST online administration tool to manage employers schemes
by Brian Flindall on 18-Aug-11 14:41
NEST online administration tool to manage employers schemes
Research confirms growing absence of pensions
by Brian Flindall on 18-Aug-11 14:28
Research confirms growing absence of pensions
Using Flexible Drawdown to suit you
by Brian Flindall on 03-Aug-11 11:35
Using Flexible Drawdown to suit you
Unlisted Share Purchase through a SIPP
by Brian Flindall on 03-Aug-11 10:57
Unlisted Share Purchase through a SIPP
Big resurgence in scheme pensions
by Brian Flindall on 21-Jul-11 14:27
Big resurgence in scheme pensions
Court freezes cash on concerns over pension unlocking
by Brian Flindall on 13-Jul-11 11:14
Court freezes cash on concerns over pension unlocking
Possible Retired Person Tax to fund long term care
by Brian Flindall on 07-Jul-11 09:00
Possible Retired Person Tax to fund long term care
Estimated 400 million in forgotten pensions
by Brian Flindall on 30-Jun-11 09:33
Estimated 400 million in forgotten pensions
Warning of last minute stampede to NEST
by Brian Flindall on 29-Jun-11 08:25
Warning of last minute stampede to NEST
SMEs will have to pay for auto enrolment from profits
by Brian Flindall on 25-Jun-11 12:29
SMEs will have to pay for auto enrolment from profits
FSA issues pension scheme warning
by Brian Flindall on 15-Jun-11 12:56
FSA issues pension scheme warning
What are your options after your Cash ISA allowance has been used?
by Brian Flindall on 07-Jun-11 09:05
What are your options after your Cash ISA allowance has been used?
With Profit pension payouts slump by a third
by Brian Flindall on 23-May-11 16:05
With Profit pension payouts slump by a third
Pensioners missing out on billions of pounds by not comparing deals
by Brian Flindall on 17-May-11 08:12
Pensioners missing out on billions of pounds by not comparing deals
Partial Capped Drawdown - Taking Benefits
by Brian Flindall on 16-May-11 15:57
Partial Capped Drawdown - Taking Benefits
Warning over unregulated early access pensions
by Brian Flindall on 12-May-11 15:12
Warning over unregulated early access pensions
A quarter of Britons to rely on Inheritance to fund retirement
by Brian Flindall on 13-Apr-11 07:36
A quarter of Britons to rely on Inheritance to fund retirement
Draw a higher income from your pension
by Brian Flindall on 06-Apr-11 09:02
Draw a higher income from your pension
Only a third of 20 somethings save for retirement
by Brian Flindall on 06-Apr-11 08:43
Only a third of 20 somethings save for retirement
New Universal State Pension unveiled
by Brian Flindall on 04-Apr-11 16:45
New Universal State Pension unveiled
Two weeks left to boost your pension by thousands
by Brian Flindall on 22-Mar-11 10:01
Two weeks left to boost your pension by thousands
State Pension to rise to 140 per week by 2015
by Brian Flindall on 17-Mar-11 13:42
State Pension to rise to 140 per week by 2015
Don't sell your Final Salary scheme
by Brian Flindall on 15-Mar-11 11:18
Don't sell your Final Salary scheme
Public Sector Workers could be forced to stay on until age 65
by Brian Flindall on 15-Mar-11 10:21
Public Sector Workers could be forced to stay on until age 65
Drawdown changes will benefit older pensioners
by Brian Flindall on 15-Mar-11 09:48
Drawdown changes will benefit older pensioners
Warning over Flexible Drawdown Contributions
by Brian Flindall on 14-Mar-11 14:42
Warning over Flexible Drawdown Contributions
Personal Loan to SIPP to cover VAT on Property Purchase
by Brian Flindall on 14-Mar-11 14:32
Personal Loan to SIPP to cover VAT on Property Purchase
3 unknown ways to boost your pension
by Brian Flindall on 01-Mar-11 09:04
3 unknown ways to boost your pension
Martin Lewis TV pension gaffe sparks outrage
by Brian Flindall on 15-Feb-11 13:38
Martin Lewis TV pension gaffe sparks outrage
Pension not offered by two thirds of small firms
by Brian Flindall on 15-Feb-11 08:02
Pension not offered by two thirds of small firms
Government to scrap default retirement age despite opposition
by Brian Flindall on 15-Feb-11 07:34
Government to scrap default retirement age despite opposition
Part Purchase of Property with Pension
by Brian Flindall on 09-Feb-11 16:53
Part Purchase of Property with Pension
Fidelity launches workplace ISA
by Brian Flindall on 09-Feb-11 16:22
Fidelity launches workplace ISA
How women can boost their retirement pension
by Brian Flindall on 09-Feb-11 15:57
How women can boost their retirement pension
Will these 5 funds feather your NEST?
by Brian Flindall on 09-Feb-11 14:11
Will these 5 funds feather your NEST?
People are living longer please check your pension plan
by Brian Flindall on 11-Jan-11 11:06
People are living longer please check your pension plan
A third want to leave an inheritance from their pension
by Brian Flindall on 22-Dec-10 16:04
A third want to leave an inheritance from their pension
Retirement saving not a priority for younger women
by Brian Flindall on 22-Dec-10 15:37
Retirement saving not a priority for younger women
The Finance Bill 2011 and other changes
by Brian Flindall on 22-Dec-10 14:38
The Finance Bill 2011 and other changes
New Deposit Guarantee Limit to be £85,000
by Brian Flindall on 20-Dec-10 11:13
New Deposit Guarantee Limit to be £85,000
Value protected annuities killed by 55% death charge
by Brian Flindall on 17-Dec-10 11:24
Value protected annuities killed by 55% death charge
Loanback facility with Small Self Administered Schemes (SSAS)
by Brian Flindall on 09-Dec-10 14:45
Loanback facility with Small Self Administered Schemes (SSAS)
Pension Investors to get more flexibility in retirement
by Brian Flindall on 09-Dec-10 11:58
Pension Investors to get more flexibility in retirement
Enquiries for equity release remain high
by Brian Flindall on 08-Dec-10 16:38
Enquiries for equity release remain high
Loopholes in PPF legislation mean members can still lose pensions
by Brian Flindall on 07-Dec-10 11:43
Loopholes in PPF legislation mean members can still lose pensions
Micro Employers to be auto enrolled
by Brian Flindall on 01-Dec-10 12:31
Micro Employers to be auto enrolled
Employers Duties 2008 Pensions Act
by Brian Flindall on 01-Dec-10 11:27
Employers Duties 2008 Pensions Act
Nest Pension Scheme unveils surprise cuts to charges
by Brian Flindall on 01-Dec-10 10:55
Nest Pension Scheme unveils surprise cuts to charges
Government plans a £140 per week State Pension
by Brian Flindall on 30-Nov-10 17:20
Government plans a £140 per week State Pension
Widowed spouses face life without a private pension
by Brian Flindall on 30-Nov-10 16:52
Widowed spouses face life without a private pension
Child Trust funds replaced by Junior ISA's
by Brian Flindall on 30-Nov-10 16:44
Child Trust funds replaced by Junior ISA's
Nest reveals investment mandates for pension funds
by Brian Flindall on 18-Nov-10 15:57
Nest reveals investment mandates for pension funds
Home sweet home for retired Britons
by Brian Flindall on 18-Nov-10 15:30
Home sweet home for retired Britons
Company Pensions more popular than ISA's according to poll
by Brian Flindall on 18-Nov-10 14:53
Company Pensions more popular than ISA's according to poll
All employers to offer pension scheme by 2012
by Brian Flindall on 04-Nov-10 09:16
All employers to offer pension scheme by 2012
Annual Pension Allowance and Lifetime allowance Cut
by Brian Flindall on 15-Oct-10 08:37
Annual Pension Allowance and Lifetime allowance Cut
Can you rely on state benefits for your Retirement?
by Brian Flindall on 08-Sep-10 07:48
Can you rely on state benefits for your Retirement?
SIPP Investors taking control of their pensions
by Brian Flindall on 31-Aug-10 14:54
SIPP Investors taking control of their pensions
Pension Tax Tip 6 - Third Party Contributions
by Brian Flindall on 13-Aug-10 09:25
Pension Tax Tip 6 - Third Party Contributions
Pension Tax Tip 5 - Claim higher rate tax relief
by Brian Flindall on 12-Aug-10 16:46
Pension Tax Tip 5 - Claim higher rate tax relief
Pension Tax Tip 4 - maximise pension contributions while you can
by Brian Flindall on 12-Aug-10 16:18
Pension Tax Tip 4 - maximise pension contributions while you can
Pension Tax Tip 3 - Salary Exchange
by Brian Flindall on 12-Aug-10 16:05
Pension Tax Tip 3 - Salary Exchange
Pension Tax Tip 2 - Bed and SIPP please
by Brian Flindall on 12-Aug-10 13:06
Pension Tax Tip 2 - Bed and SIPP please
Pension Tax Tip 1 - Recycle your income
by Brian Flindall on 12-Aug-10 12:54
Pension Tax Tip 1 - Recycle your income
Pension Investors join up to buy properties
by Brian Flindall on 09-Aug-10 13:11
Pension Investors join up to buy properties
Pension annuity payments plummet further
by Brian Flindall on 06-Aug-10 20:08
Pension annuity payments plummet further
People could be allowed to raid their pensions if in financial difficulty
by Brian Flindall on 05-Aug-10 13:36
People could be allowed to raid their pensions if in financial difficulty
Government plans to remove default fixed retirement age from October 2011
by Brian Flindall on 29-Jul-10 15:34
Government plans to remove default fixed retirement age from October 2011
Pension or an ISA - The decision is yours?
by Brian Flindall on 27-Jul-10 11:15
Pension or an ISA - The decision is yours?
Capped drawdown given as annuity alternative
by Brian Flindall on 21-Jul-10 14:41
Capped drawdown given as annuity alternative
Partnership unveils LTC equity release-style plan
by Brian Flindall on 19-Jul-10 09:17
Partnership unveils LTC equity release-style plan
Over 75 you will still not get lump sum
by Brian Flindall on 07-Jul-10 08:03
Over 75 you will still not get pension lump sum
HMRC removes charges on pre 55 drawdown transfers
by Brian Flindall on 06-Jul-10 15:14
HMRC removes charges on pre-55 drawdown transfers
Customers consider pensions for CGT protection
by Brian Flindall on 06-Jul-10 10:16
Customers consider pensions for CGT protection
Budget outlines temporary age 77 pension rule
by Brian Flindall on 26-Jun-10 07:50
Budget outlines temporary age 77 pension rule
Parents advise children to turn to pensions not property
by Brian Flindall on 26-Jun-10 07:50
Parents advise children to turn to pensions not property
Will Final salary pensions exist much longer
by Brian Flindall on 26-Jun-10 07:49
Will Final salary pensions exist much longer?
Now is the time for First Time buyers
by Brian Flindall on 26-Jun-10 07:48
Now is the time for First Time buyers
New Changes For The State Second Pension
by Brian Flindall on 26-Jun-10 07:47
New Changes For The State Second Pension
Pension payouts slump to all time lows
by Brian Flindall on 26-Jun-10 07:46
Pension payouts slump to all-time lows
Employees pay £1bn less into pensions
by Brian Flindall on 25-Jun-10 21:49
Employees pay £1bn less into pensions
HMRC ruling traps income drawdown clients
by Brian Flindall on 25-Jun-10 21:48
HMRC ruling traps income drawdown clients
Estimated £13bn in pensions that earns no interest
by Brian Flindall on 25-Jun-10 21:47
Estimated £13bn in pensions that earns no interest
Babyboomers face £5000 pension gap shortfall
by Brian Flindall on 25-Jun-10 21:46
Babyboomers face £5,000 pension gap shortfall
Can equity release solve pensions crisis
by Brian Flindall on 25-Jun-10 21:45
Can equity release solve pensions crisis?
Pensioners still blocked on best annuities
by Brian Flindall on 25-Jun-10 21:42
Pensioners still blocked on best annuities
Pensions: how women can close the gap
by Brian Flindall on 25-Jun-10 21:41
Pensions: how women can close the gap
Pensions apartheid: How women are missing out by being born on the wrong date
by Brian Flindall on 25-Jun-10 21:40
Pensions apartheid: How women are missing out by being born on the wrong date
The business protection gap hits £1.1 trillion
by Brian Flindall on 25-Jun-10 21:39
The business protection gap hits £1.1 trillion
Raising the state pension age…again?
by Brian Flindall on 25-Jun-10 21:38
Raising the state pension age…again?
I helped a friend trace a £30,000 pension!
by Brian Flindall on 25-Jun-10 21:38
I helped a friend trace a £30,000 pension!
Debt relief may be affected by pension reform
by Brian Flindall on 25-Jun-10 21:37
Debt relief may be affected by pension reform
The Miracle Of Compound Returns
by Brian Flindall on 25-Jun-10 21:34
The Miracle Of Compound Returns
Men set for larger pensions….
by Brian Flindall on 25-Jun-10 21:33
Men set for larger pensions….
1 in 5 retirees do not have a pension..
by Brian Flindall on 25-Jun-10 21:32
1 in 5 retirees do not have a pension..
Why you shouldn’t buy an annuity right now…
by Brian Flindall on 25-Jun-10 21:30
Why you shouldn’t buy an annuity right now…
A decade of falling pensions….
by Brian Flindall on 25-Jun-10 21:29
A decade of falling pensions….
Protect your wealth……. or………
by Brian Flindall on 25-Jun-10 21:28
Protect your wealth……. or………
Pensioners kidnap financial adviser!
by Brian Flindall on 25-Jun-10 21:27
Pensioners kidnap financial adviser!
Nationwide extends LTV limits to 70%
by Brian Flindall on 25-Jun-10 21:27
Nationwide extends LTV limits to 70%
How to find the best mortgage for 2010
by Brian Flindall on 25-Jun-10 21:25
How to find the best mortgage for 2010
How to climb on to the property ladder
by Brian Flindall on 25-Jun-10 21:22
How to climb on to the property ladder
When can I claim my state pension?
by Brian Flindall on 25-Jun-10 21:21
When can I claim my state pension?
Pension savers need to act fast to get their tax-free cash!
by Brian Flindall on 25-Jun-10 21:19
Pension savers need to act fast to get their tax-free cash!
Personal accounts rebranded as NEST!
by Brian Flindall on 25-Jun-10 21:11
Personal accounts rebranded as NEST!
How to avoid the annuities postcode trap
by Brian Flindall on 25-Jun-10 21:07
How to avoid the annuities postcode trap
Pension fund returns of less than 2.25% over a decade
by Brian Flindall on 25-Jun-10 21:03
Pension fund returns of less than 2.25% over a decade
The decade’s best performing funds revealed
by Brian Flindall on 25-Jun-10 20:59
The decade’s best performing funds revealed
Pension funds record best return since 2005
by Brian Flindall on 25-Jun-10 20:37
Pension funds record best return since 2005
Deadline for early retirement at 50 approaches
by Brian Flindall on 25-Jun-10 20:36
Deadline for early retirement at 50 approaches
Requests for advice on sub-prime mortgages on the rise
by Brian Flindall on 25-Jun-10 20:35
Requests for advice on sub-prime mortgages on the rise
Eye-watering charges can destroy pensions
by Brian Flindall on 25-Jun-10 20:34
Eye-watering charges can destroy pensions
One in three people plan to use their home to fund retirement
by Brian Flindall on 25-Jun-10 20:34
One in three people plan to use their home to fund retirement
Competition to rename ‘Pensions’
by Brian Flindall on 25-Jun-10 20:32
Competition to rename ‘Pensions’
Could you live on a State pension?
by Brian Flindall on 25-Jun-10 20:32
Could you live on a State pension?
Don’t lose out on your early retirement
by Brian Flindall on 25-Jun-10 20:29
Don’t lose out on your early retirement
Equity release no longer to impact people on benefits
by Brian Flindall on 25-Jun-10 20:27
Equity release no longer to impact people on benefits
Performance cannot be known in advance but costs can
by Brian Flindall on 25-Jun-10 20:26
Performance cannot be known in advance but costs can
So, should you take your pension money now?
by Brian Flindall on 25-Jun-10 20:25
So, should you take your pension money now?
Ban on self cert mortgages will affect small company directors
by Brian Flindall on 25-Jun-10 20:24
Ban on self cert mortgages will affect small company directors
Tories hint compulsory pensions may be binned
by Brian Flindall on 25-Jun-10 20:23
Tories hint compulsory pensions may be binned
Tories go head to head with Labour over longterm care
by Brian Flindall on 25-Jun-10 20:21
Tories go head to head with Labour over longterm care
How do you pick a pension provider?
by Brian Flindall on 25-Jun-10 20:20
How do you pick a pension provider?
Tories to restore link between earnings and state pension
by Brian Flindall on 25-Jun-10 20:19
Tories to restore link between earnings and state pension
Half of nation never review their pension..
by Brian Flindall on 25-Jun-10 20:18
Half of nation never review their pension..
Shares reach highest level in 12 months
by Brian Flindall on 25-Jun-10 20:17
Shares reach highest level in 12 months
Saving does not replace Insuring!
by Brian Flindall on 25-Jun-10 20:15
Saving does not replace Insuring!
Over 50?s prepare for ISA changes…
by Brian Flindall on 25-Jun-10 20:11
Over 50?s prepare for ISA changes…
Consumers relying on lottery win, not advisers for financial help!
by Brian Flindall on 25-Jun-10 20:08
Consumers relying on lottery win, not advisers for financial help!
The emerging market stars of 2009…
by Brian Flindall on 25-Jun-10 20:07
The emerging market stars of 2009…
Cover sacrificed to save money!
by Brian Flindall on 25-Jun-10 20:06
Cover sacrificed to save money!
Get advice about Long Term Care: ABI
by Brian Flindall on 25-Jun-10 20:05
Get advice about Long Term Care: ABI
Venture Capital Trusts: tax efficient alternative
by Brian Flindall on 25-Jun-10 19:57
Venture Capital Trusts: tax efficient alternative
Unemployment rates worst since 1995!
by Brian Flindall on 25-Jun-10 19:56
Unemployment rates worst since 1995!
Its not your real age that matters
by Brian Flindall on 25-Jun-10 19:51
Its not your real age that matters
Why it pays to shop around when setting up your annuity!
by Brian Flindall on 25-Jun-10 19:50
Why it pays to shop around when setting up your annuity!
Equalisation of state pension age
by Brian Flindall on 25-Jun-10 19:46
Equalisation of state pension age
Take action now before the April 2010 changes
by Brian Flindall on 25-Jun-10 19:45
Pensions Age Rules April 2010
Sven in Nottingham
by Brian Flindall on 25-Jun-10 19:35
Football and pensions - Sven the ideal client
The local man for the pensions nation
by Brian Flindall on 25-Jun-10 19:33
Credencis introduces the local man for the pension nation
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