Where are the positive headlines?
On Friday 19th August, the Daily Express ran the headline ‘Pensions crisis as shares collapse’ on the front cover.
Evasion vs avoidance
The announcement this evening that the UK Government and the Swiss Government have agreed a deal that tax for UK residents will be levied against their secret Swiss Bank accounts is a timely reminder about the differences between tax avoidance and tax evasion.
Teachers’ Pension Scheme
In my opinion the Teachers’ Pension Scheme is pretty good (let’s start with a bit of an understatement!).
Investing company pension contributions
Nick Bamford explains how an IFA can work with employees to help them select the most suitable funds within their pension schemes.
Pensions & Divorce: Getting the right information
One of the skill sets that we have at Informed Choice is the production of single joint expert witness reports for the Court in respect of pensions and divorce.
The Cranleigh Show 2011
Informed Choice is a proud sponsor of the 65th Cranleigh Show which takes place in Cranleigh on Sunday 7th August 2011.
Comment: Consumer Focus personal pension report
Informed Choice chartered financial planner Nick Bamford comments on the Consumer Focus report looking at personal pension switching.
Bank salesman turned MP makes lazy comment
Informed Choice chartered financial planner Nick Bamford responds from comments made by Labour MP Chris Evans about how IFAs act and behave.
Make a will, but use a solicitor
Informed Choice chartered financial planner Nick Bamford looks at the importance of making a will and how the Legal Services Board is investigating the activities of unregulated will writers.
Sense check investment advice
Following a recent FSA seminar on investment advice, it has been suggested by the regulator that all investment recommendations are subjected to a “sense check”.