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Posted Fri, 16/01/2009 - 22:03 by admin

About protected rights

About protected rights

In 1988, it became possible for individuals to opt out of the government’s additional

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Posted Fri, 30/01/2009 - 21:21 by admin

Are pensions compulsory ?

Are pensions compulsory ?

Around 12 million people in the UK don’t have a pension. At the moment, having a pension is not compulsory; however this could change if the government’s plans for the...

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Posted Fri, 30/01/2009 - 20:01 by admin

Can a child have a pension ?

Can a child have a pension ?

You may be surprised to hear that the answer to this is yes. It may not be very common yet, but it is now possible for children to have a pension. There are a few different...

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Posted Fri, 30/01/2009 - 18:45 by admin

Do I really need a pension ?

Do I really need a pension ?

Many people don’t take the opportunity to arrange a pension plan. It’s much easier to forget about it for now, buy the big TV and go on holiday. Why not? Well you might live...

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Posted Sat, 31/01/2009 - 07:03 by admin

If you have no pension..

If you have no pension..

Nearly 12 million people in the UK have little or no pension provision – and plenty haven’t even given it any thought at all. It’s just not a priority for most people until...

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Posted Thu, 29/01/2009 - 23:34 by admin

One or More ?

One or More ?

The Basic State Pension is the one we’re all...

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Posted Fri, 16/01/2009 - 15:38 by admin

Pension consolidation

Pension consolidation

There are many people with multiple pension policies.
It could be that you have a number of plans from previous employers, your own individual plans and others...

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Posted Thu, 22/01/2009 - 22:45 by admin

Pensions

Pensions

Pensions allow you to build up a lump sum, in a predominantly tax free fund, that give you an income and, possibly, a tax free lump sum when you retire. Most pension schemes...Pensions allow you to build up a lump sum, in a predominantly tax free fund, that give you an income and, possibly, a tax free lump sum when you retire. Most pension schemes tend to work the same way. While you are working, you pay an amount from your wages into your pension fund. In the case of the Basic State Pension, you pay National Insurance contributions to the government directly from your salary.

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Posted Thu, 29/01/2009 - 12:23 by admin

Pensions & Divorce

Pensions & Divorce

As your pension can actually be one of the largest assets you have – it could be worth even more than your home – then it will become a major consideration in your divorce...

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Posted Thu, 29/01/2009 - 12:24 by admin

Pensions and Annuity

Pensions and Annuity

You may have some knowledge about pensions, but the term annuity may be a bit of a puzzle. In its simplest form an annuity is the most common method of changing your pension...

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