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Retirement and pensions

With hardly a week going by without some new revelation on the so called 'pensions crisis', what action should you take with your existing pension plans and how should your planning be developed in order that you can retire with an adequate level of retirement income? Please contact us to discuss how we can advise you in this aspect of your planning.

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Savings calculator - find out by how much your savings will grow
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Savings

18-Mar	ISA savers should consider switching accounts despite delays
17-Mar	What may the 2010 Budget bring?
17-Mar	Higher fees for new workers’ pension scheme
12-Mar	Savings rates continue to dip
11-Mar	Pension schemes see fall in deficits
10-Mar	Budget date set for 24 March
09-Mar	HMRC warns of date for making extra NI shortfall payments
09-Mar	Qualifying for full state pension to become easier
08-Mar	New business regulations come into effect this April
03-Mar	Pension tax changes criticised for their inefficiency

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