Monthly Archives: July 2018

The silence of the fans.

Due to the pressure of work, I was forced to watch last night’s game , slumped over a lap-top- trying to read a shareholder’s agreement. Though the TV was on, I was watching ITV HD which meant that the pub … Continue reading

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L&G – “sometimes it’s better to listen than talk”; home truths from a member.

    Along with 40 or so others,  I went to the L&G IGC Annual Member Forum yesterday morning. I left with a beautifully produced slide deck and a professionally printed copy of this year’s IGC report- I also left … Continue reading

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Gregg McClymont – man of the People.

Gregg McClymont’s a friend to me and to everyone in pensions. He’s intelligent, careful and he’s good fun. So it gives me a lot of pleasure to hear he will be spending his working time in future at People’s Pension! … Continue reading

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A pension or a tax wrapper?

So we get to the heart of the matter. Is a pension a “wage in retirement” or is it a “tax-incentivised tax-wrapper”?  This little exchange on twitter sums up the differing views. For those who practice holistic financial planning, Al … Continue reading

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I’m busy making sure I stay alive!

Stella and I were listening to the conversation between two couples while at dinner on the train last night. The younger couple were conventionally married and in their fifties, the couple opposite were a mother and daughter , the daughter … Continue reading

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