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Do September sales figures evidence economic recovery?

November 05, 2013 by TIna

Category: Economy & Lifestyle & sales & Uncategorized

The Office of National Statistics’ (ONS) estimates of retail sales continued to show growth in the UK retail industry in its September 2013 monthly report.

How are we spending our disposable income?

November 04, 2013 by TIna

Category: Expenses & Family & Lifestyle & Uncategorized

In the September 2013 five week reporting period, the amount spent in the UK retail industry was £33.9 billion, according to the ONS (Office of National Statistics).

With long term care costs rising, savers need to think carefully

November 01, 2013 by TIna

Category: Long term care & retirement & savings & Uncategorized

The cost of long term residential care for the elderly is set to increase dramatically, according to research from Liverpool Victoria, who predict that by 2025 the annual cost of care will be £33,000 per person.

Five Ways to Finance Long Term Care

October 14, 2013 by TIna

Category: annuity & financing & Long term care & retirement & savings & Uncategorized

Current statistics show that three-quarters of those aged 65 and above will need care at some stage in their life: hundreds, if not thousands, of people in England enter the care system every week.

Deciding your Attitude to Investment Risk

October 10, 2013 by TIna

Category: financial planning & Investments & Risk & Uncategorized

In the old days ‘attitude to risk’ was a very simple concept: clients were either ‘cautious, balanced or adventurous’ and woe betide the adviser who strayed outside those three boxes.

Understanding the new rules around Lifetime Allowance, fixed protection and individual protection for large pension pots

October 04, 2013 by TIna

Category: Lifetime Allowance & pensions & Retirement Planning & Uncategorized

If you are lucky enough to have a pension pot or a pension plan that works out your savings as being worth more than £1.5 million, then when you take your benefits, it is likely that you will have to pay a lifetime allowance tax charge on the excess.

Do September sales figures evidence economic recovery?

How are we spending our disposable income?

With long term care costs rising, savers need to think carefully

Five Ways to Finance Long Term Care

Deciding your Attitude to Investment Risk

Understanding the new rules around Lifetime Allowance, fixed protection and individual protection for large pension pots

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