Flexible retirement planning
3 September 2013
Isn’t it time to tailor your pension to suit your own personal requirements? More investors are now able to take...
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Investment focus
3 September 2013
Active and passive investing Collective investment schemes can be actively or passively managed. Moreover, both investment strategies can be complementary...
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New offshore horizons
3 September 2013
Take your money when it suits you Finding the right offshore investments can be a key factor in making the most of your wealth, and it’s...
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Pocket money pensioners
3 September 2013
Almost two million retirees have less disposable income than an 11-year-old child “Look after the pennies and the pounds look after themselves” is an age-old saying dispensed to children as...
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Why pensioners are downsizing to make life easier
3 September 2013
One in four retired homeowners hope to raise £62,000 by moving into a smaller home Nearly three quarters (73 per...
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Surviving investment volatility
3 September 2013
Resisting the temptation to make short-term adjustments Some investors may have had a roller-coaster ride in recent years. A market fall can happen at any time....
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Pensioner household expenditure
3 September 2013
Housing and fuel costs are the largest single expense T he figures show that household costs fluctuate over time, with annual costs peaking at £45,000 when the head...
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We can’t control fate but we can control our finances
3 September 2013
Leaving your property and possessions to your loved ones There are compelling financial and emotional reasons for making a will....
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Band of gold
3 September 2013
Are you benefiting financially from your marital status? Tying the knot does bring financial advantages. Tax and pensions are probably the least romantic reasons for getting married, but...
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Real help when you need it most
3 September 2013
A very difficult time for your health and your wealth The diagnosis of a serious illness can mean a very difficult time for your health and your wealth. But...
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Greater flexibility for pension savers
3 September 2013
New individual protection rules introduced New rules announced by HM Revenue & Customs provide people with large pension savings the flexibility to continue to...
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Building new Untouched pension savings
3 September 2013
An opportunity to potentially improve tax-efficiency rawdown is the main alternative to a secure annuity income. It is more flexible than an annuity but is...
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Roads to wealth
3 September 2013
Financial challenges facing Britain’s young adults Skandia’s study about the roads to wealth for Britain’s youth highlights the financial challenges many young adults experience as...
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What would you do if you lost your job tomorrow?
3 September 2013
What would you do if you lost your job tomorrow? 30 per cent of working adults think they would be able...
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Gender neutrality changes
3 September 2013
Women retirees could boost pension income by 67 per cent The combination of the recent rise in gilt yields, positive market performance, gender neutrality changes, and the 20 per...
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Smoothing out your portfolio’s returns
3 September 2013
Increasing the long-term value of your investments In the light of recent market volatility, it’s perhaps natural to be looking...
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Time to aim for higher returns
3 September 2013
When it comes to taking investment risk to secure a higher return, those aged 55 and over are most likely...
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Developing an investment strategy
3 September 2013
Allow your lifestyle to dictate your investment approach To make the most of your investment opportunities, allow your lifestyle and...
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Venture Capital Trusts
3 September 2013
Wealthier investors taking a long-term view A Venture Capital Trust (VCT) is a company whose shares trade on the London...
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Enterprise Investment Schemes
3 September 2013
Attractive tax breaks as part of a diversified investment portfolio Enterprise Investment Schemes (EISs) are tax-efficient vehicles set up to...
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