NHS Pension Contribution Rates 2013/14 – What Are They? – Hot Topics Q & A

Tweet Q. Can you please clarify what I will be asked to pay into the NHS Pension Scheme from April 2013 as I am aware that the contribution percentages are increasing for members? A. Yes, you’re correct. You will need to pay more to be a member of the scheme. Whilst not great news, it’s still an [...]

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NHS Pension Changes 2015 – Proposed Final Agreement

Tweet On March 9th the Department of Health released a Proposed Final Agreement document for the NHS Pension Scheme following many months of debate. Basically, it’s the governments final offer on what the NHS pension scheme will look like after 1 April 2015. The headline contents haven’t changed at all since the previous iteration of [...]

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NHS Pension Early Retirement, How Will It Be Reduced?

Tweet Q. With all the recent announcements regarding proposed changes to the NHS Pension Scheme, I have heard that the actuarial reduction percentages have changed for members that are looking to take benefits prior to normal retirement date. Can you please clarify the position? A. The good news is that the percentage reductions have reduced slightly. [...]

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NHS Life Insurance – Even When You Retire! – Hot Topics Q & A

Tweet Q. I am a 58 year old Consultant who had a family quite late.  As a result we have 3 children either doing A levels or at University. We plan to pay all their course and living expenses and were wondering about taking out a life policy on my life for, say, the next 7 years [...]

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Using Trusted Financial Advisers And Getting Organised

Tweet Have you ever decided to clear out the garage or box room that is full of junk that has gathered over the years? It’s a great feeling when all the hard work pays off and you suddenly find you could actually fit the car back into the garage, or have a new room in [...]

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Annual Allowance Pension Changes – ‘Carry Forward’ – Hot Topics Q & A

Tweet Q. It seems that NHS / Private dentists can easily fall foul of the new annual pension allowance. It is interesting to know that if the £50,000 annual limit is breached we can use up unused allowance from the previous 3 years. In the light of this, can you please advise if we can [...]

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Planning Your Goals & Big NHS Pension Changes

Tweet Recently we’ve touched on the subject of happiness, and what is needed to be happy, click here. We’ve also mentioned the fact that, generally, people can start to really think about living the life they love and want if they are financially secure, and feel in control of their lives. After all, it’s difficult [...]

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NHS Death In Service & Inheritance Tax

Tweet Q. I want to review my Inheritance Tax situation. I am a 50 year old Consultant and expect to work to age 60, if not a bit longer. Our two children have flown the nest and are independent, and my wife and I have inherited considerable amounts from recently deceased parents. So with this and a large house [...]

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Year End Mini Tax Guide 2011

Tweet As we’re now approaching the end of the tax year we thought you might be interested in reading a copy of the latest guide that we’ve compiled. The ‘Year End Mini Tax Guide’ aims to provide you with tips and strategies to help you make the most of your money, and hopefully save tax [...]

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Pension Lifetime Allowance Limit Changes – Beware! – Hot Topics Q & A

Tweet Q. I am a 58 year old Consultant with a good NHS Pension Scheme ‘pot’, and as well as this have substantial personal pension funds. My worry is hearing that the limit on how much you can have in pensions is to be reduced soon. Yet I recall that the previous limit had just been introduced in [...]

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