Monthly Archives: May 2014

Greater choices for retirees

Posted on May 7, 2014 by - News, Retirement

Fundamentally redesigning the UK private pensions system

Fundamental plans to redesign the UK defined contribution pension system (as opposed to workplace final salary schemes) were announced as part of the Budget 2014 speech. This is the most far-reaching reform to the taxation of pensions since the regime was introduced in 1921, introducing new flexibility to the pensions system. (more…)

Unhappy headlines for savers

Posted on May 7, 2014 by - Investment, News

Higher returns generally come with higher risk

It seems incredible that the Bank of England base rate has stood at 0.5% since March 2009. It’s made unhappy headlines for savers looking to generate income over the previous five years. (more…)

Mind the savings gap

Posted on May 7, 2014 by - News, Wealth Creation

Having a plan for the future can make the present feel less stressful

The number of people in the UK with no savings at all has risen year-on-year from eight million to over nine million, or 1 in 5 of the UK adult population, according to the 2014 Scottish Widows Savings Report. This brings the proportion of people who have savings (67%) down to a level not seen since 2011. (more…)

New tax year, new ISA allowance

Posted on May 7, 2014 by - Investment, News

A tax-efficient way to help you minimise the tax you pay

No one knew back in 1999 how popular Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) would become but with £443 billion[1] now held in ISAs, they’ve established themselves as a core option for saving and investing in a tax-efficient way to help minimise the tax you pay on the proceeds. (more…)