Tag Archives: the Times
Reasons to be cheerful : 1-2-3.
Here is how Ian Hogarth sums up his argument in the (Sunday) Times. Overall, Britain needs to toughen up, fight its own corner, and be less naive in its dealings with inward investors and rival tech hubs. “The biggest risk … Continue reading
Leaseholders left behind at Christmas say the Times
I am concerned for leaseholders as are those who support Harry Scoffin in his efforts for them.
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Tagged Christmas, Free leaseholders, leasehold, Melissa York, the Times
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It costs a lot if you live on your pot!
I’ve been reading an article in the Times (for Times readers) and I’m pretty struck by this section, by the impact it would have on anyone close to retirement nearing the average “pension pot” of £37k. Even though the average … Continue reading
How did the “Pension Security Alliance” get away with it at the Times?
Here are extracts from a Times article quoting a new group opposing proposed changes in the Pension Investment Review. The same article appears in the Daily Express, Business Matters, Pension Age Actuarial Post and many others. There may be a … Continue reading
Can we let our Pension Minister get on with the job?
I am very sorry to hear that our current pension minister is under investigation for spending tax-payer’s money on the promotion of his party in his Blackpool North constituency. The proper business of Government is governance and we had hoped … Continue reading
Should you get your guests to pay this Christmas?
No! Nobody should ever, ever, ever, charge their aunty to come over for Christmas dinner (or Chanukkah tea – or any other occasion). If you want a (possibly more sensible) take, @henryhtapper argues the other side brilliantly in this week’s … Continue reading
“Influencing” scams; what your kids see on Insta
The FCA has issued a warning about http://www.1-to-1trading.co.uk ; you can read it here I didn’t find out from the FCA , I found out via an excellent article by David Byers – writing in the Times. The reality TV … Continue reading
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Tagged 121 emtrades, David Byers, Financial Promotion, instagram, Scam, the Times
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A pensions dashboard really would help
With a Queens Speech and a pensions bill only a week away, it’s timely of the Times to publish research from Ipsos Mori on the plight of UK retirement savers trying to keep track of their savings. This piece … Continue reading
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Tagged Guy Opperman, kate palmer, Pension Dashboard, pensions, Queens Speeech, the Times
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“What’s the best way to use my two pensions?”
I’ve done another of those Portfolio Theories things from the Times. I was billed a pensions expert, which suggests I’m something that Steve Webb and Ros Altmann aren’t. My apologies to the two real pension experts in the article! My … Continue reading