Is “FIRE” really a fast route to retirement? By: Tim Bennett03.12.2021The Financial Independence, Retire Early philosophy suggests we can all retire young. This week Tim explains why this may not be a realistic goal for everyone. https://youtu.be/jfuE064CM-A
Four things financial advisers could do better By: Tim Bennett01.10.2021 What puts people off seeking help from an adviser when it comes to saving and investing? Tim investigates in his latest short video. https://youtu.be/nuSMQaOuvtM
Is Daniel Craig right about inherited wealth? By: Tim Bennett23.09.2021 Recently, the James Bond actor dismissed the idea of leaving money to children and grandchildren. This week, Tim discusses the pros and cons. https://youtu.be/LpN0hUS3GNo
When do we plan to stop working? By: Tim Bennett02.07.2021Tim shares the results of a recent poll on whether the concept of a traditional retirement is still relevant. https://youtu.be/j_T5vNL5dRQ
How will we fund life after work? By: Tim Bennett04.06.2021Tim discusses the results of another recent poll on the subject of how people plan to fund their eventual retirement. .https://youtu.be/8B2a6xpGbF8
The pros and cons of putting property into your pension By: Tim Bennett26.02.2021 Protecting property with the tax advantages of a personal pension may seem tempting. However, there are traps for the unwary, as Tim explains https://youtu.be/t97eV3TgeB8
What is Offshore Investing? By:Tim Bennett 17.11.2017The Paradise Papers have created another media frenzy around “offshore investing”. This week Tim Bennett demystifies a contentious concept. What is offshore investing? Few financial markets topics attract as much regular press attention as the existence of offshore jurisdictions. So, what are they and do they deserve all of …
Two ways ISA investors may avoid Inheritance Tax By: Tim Bennett 12.10.2017Individual Savings Accounts can be hit for 40% tax on death. This week Tim Bennett looks at two ways to stop this from happening. Two ways ISA investors may avoid inheritance tax “I don’t want to give all that money to the government. I’d rather …
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Retirement Saving: Lifetime ISAs vs Pensions By: Tim Bennett 04.08.2017A comparison of the Lifetime ISA with existing personal pensions as a way of saving for retirement. https://youtu.be/uUtSdTaiLCEEarlier this year the government launched the Lifetime ISA, billing it as a flexible savings vehicle that would allow first-time buyers and retirees to save money tax-efficiently. Here I focus …
How Pension Drawdown Works By: Tim Bennett 04.05.2017Tim Bennett sheds some light on a key choice facing retirees under the pension freedom rules. https://youtu.be/x8zYCyLeBDYThe decision about how best to generate an income in retirement is a complex one for many retirees. Here we take a quick look at where the drawdown route fits in. Accumulation versus …
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