Trust Assets Protected From Trustee in Bankruptcy
This recent case is significant because it confirms that assets in a trust created for tax planning purposes will be protected from creditors if the individual …
The automatic enrolment earnings trigger and qualifying earnings band will be reviewed in
2022/23.
The Government has released the proposed automatic enrolment parameters for the 2022/23 fiscal year. The Government has announced a review of the earnings trigger and qualifying …
Increased life expectancy rates
There has been a confirmed slowing in mortality improvements according to the latest reports from various sources. The life expectancy at age 65 for people born …
A guide to successfully achieving your retirement goals.
To achieve your retirement goals, you need to plan. Not planning for your retirement years until you reach that milestone can mean that a retirement that …
Scams become more prevalent, they are receiving more attention from parliamentarians.
Guy Opperman, the pensions minister, spoke about the increasing parliamentary scrutiny of scams in his keynote speech at the PLSA conference on 14 October. We’re pleased …
Pensions may seem complicated, but they’re really not that difficult to understand!
Pension Awareness Day is a campaign that aims to promote the importance of saving for the future. The campaign highlights the need for individuals to save …
What is the triple lock on State Pensions?
The triple lock on State Pensions protects the value of pensions by ensuring that they rise in line with inflation, average earnings, or by 2.5%, …
The retirement countdown has begun, are you prepared?
1. Retirement is a strange concept. For most of our lives and careers, we tend to avoid thinking about it. retirement is either something we don’t …
Sustainable investing is a great way to make a positive impact with your pension.
Sustainable investing is a way to use your pension to make a positive impact on the world. By investing in companies that are working to improve …
Jargon buster for financial terms
When it comes to saving money in the 21st century, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Depending on your individual circumstances, you may be better off saving …