Tag Archives: Paul Lewis

On state pension conspiracy theories.

Posted on December 23, 2021 by henry tapper

Two and a quarter years late, this blog is an answer to Ruth Gilbert’s question. I’m not sure why it has re-emerged on my timeline, but now is a good time to get a layman’s assessment of what we can … Continue reading →

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Why is the state pension so complicated?

Posted on April 11, 2021 by henry tapper

  Due to the wonder of BBC sounds , you can listen to Paul Lewis, Ros Altmann and Steve Webb discussing this question (minutes 2-13); it’s well worth listening to as it is full of good tips for you , … Continue reading →

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How to Find Good Financial Advice

Posted on June 19, 2020 by henry tapper

This article is by Paul Lewis and it is a very important reminder to us , not just of the need for financial advice, but to find good advice How do I find a good financial adviser? It’s a question … Continue reading →

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In a fighting mood!

Posted on February 23, 2020 by henry tapper

Tyson Fury Having been up watching the #FuryWilder2 I’m in a fighting mood. Well done the Gipsy King. I’ve been watching the documentaries – especially the sight of Tyson Fury spending his money. Nobody begrudges this man his lifestyle and … Continue reading →

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Vanity’s the vulnerability of the affluent

Posted on November 3, 2019 by henry tapper

I’ve just watched (twice) all eight minutes of this video along with 35 other views over the past two days. Try it if you like, but I suspect that you will, like me , be counting down the minutes till … Continue reading →

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Doctor heal thyself? Where do NHSPS members get help on their pensions?

Posted on March 31, 2019 by henry tapper

    Listeners to Paul Lewis’ MoneyBox were treated yesterday to a lively debatebetween Jo Cumbo , John Ralfe and Paul Lewis. While interpretations of the problems facing the NHS and in particular the NHS pension scheme and its membership … Continue reading →

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“I couldn’t afford a pension”.

Posted on February 18, 2019 by henry tapper

  In my book of objections, supplied to me the first brokerage I sold for, the “I can’t afford it” objection sat at the top of the list. We were told to ask the customer “can you afford not to … Continue reading →

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“Patient Capital incubators” wanted. Our workplace pensions fingered!

Posted on February 5, 2019 by henry tapper

The DWP and its pension minister Guy Opperman have taken the opportunity of a speech at the TUC conference to launch an unexpected and wide-ranging consultation on DC investments- where the money of “a couple of hundred short of 10m … Continue reading →

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The Financial Scientologists

Posted on July 20, 2018 by henry tapper

  Paul Lewis is absolutely right in attacking the dogmatism that religion creates. People may be spiritual, without imposing their views on others, but when someone’s dogma overtakes their sense of humanity, they become strangely inhuman. This is what accounts … Continue reading →

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Pension Deficits (and Surpluses) – where do you stand on #FABI ?

Posted on June 17, 2018 by henry tapper

Rather than kick off with  the FAB index this month, I thought to promote the response it’s publication this morning has received. On the one hand there is Paul Lewis, who (for me) stands  for common sense and the ordinary person. … Continue reading →

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