Should I Combine My Pensions?
09.09.19
It’s common for people to get in touch with me looking for advice on whether to combine their pensions. They’ve got to the stage in their careers that they have…
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Should I Combine My Pensions?
09.09.19
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How Not To Compare Your Pensions
29.04.19
If you have worked for a number of different organisations throughout your career it is likely you have accumulated a number of different pension funds. All of which will have…
“What Will A ‘No Deal’ Brexit Do To My Pension & Investments?”
25.03.19
Are you in a state of concern, thinking “What Will A No Deal Brexit Do To My Pension & Investments?” Such is the fluid state of the Brexit negotiations the…
“Now the Kids Are Gone We’ve Got Some Spare Money, What Should We Do With it?”
13.03.19
There comes a time in every parent’s life when the kids fly the nest (sure, they sometimes come back!) and you’ll reach that point when you find the rooms echo…
“How Much Money Do I Need to Retire?”
22.02.19
I’m often asked “how big does my pension need to be?”, or words to that effect. A simple question to which a simple but not very helpful answer is: It…
“I Keep Hearing About SIPP Pensions. Should I Have One?”
15.01.19
You might often read or hear about SIPP style pensions in the financial press but what are they and do you need one? What is a SIPP? SIPP stands for…
10 Things About (Good) Financial Advice that Might Surprise You
08.01.19
As with other professions, financial advisers haven’t enjoyed the greatest reputation. A large part of the lack of trust was the way advisers were remunerated for the work they carried…
What stories are you telling yourself about money?
22.11.18
Have you ever had one of the moments when you see, read or hear something that completely challenges assumptions you’ve previously had? The kind of moment that everything you thought…
The Majesty of Compound Interest
16.11.18
My son has just started school and is learning phonics. For a four-year-old, he seems to do be doing pretty well and has a good grasp for the simple sounds…
How The Cost of Your Weekly Shop Could Grow To £293,000 if Saved in a Pension
09.11.18
To non-financially minded people, it can be difficult to grasp how much you need to invest to grow a pot of capital for your future benefit. Perhaps reframing it to…