THERE is a lot of talk at the moment concerning pension schemes, including the State Pension Scheme, so it is important to answer some common questions.
Month: September 2006
Scotsman: Inheritance Tax Must Be Taken Into Account
FOR some people, inheritance tax (IHT) is an increasing worry.
Scotsman: Pension Scheme May Not Be Way Forward
THE government set up the Pensions Commission, headed by Lord Turner, to examine the UK pension systems.
Scotsman: How The Right Financial Advice Can Protect You And Your Family
NOBODY knows what life can bring so it’s worth taking out financial protection in case things don’t go quite to plan. This will ensure that whatever life throws at you, you won’t need to worry about your finances.
Scotsman: Maximum Gain From Minimum Risk
IT HAS been acknowledged in the financial services industry that nearly all of the problems in retail financial services are the result of poor communication of risk.
Scotsman: Savings Can Keep Your Teen Out Of The Red And In The Pink
CHILDREN can start off on a good financial road through life if provision is made early and the tax concessions used to advantage.
Scotsman: When Small Can Be Beautiful
ADOPTING a team approach is the key to the success of Scottish Widows Investment Partnership’s (SWIP) Pan-European Smaller Companies Fund, according to investment director Rory Hammerson.
Scotsman: Retirement Savings In The Balance
YOU will all have heard talk of the pensions crisis and many of you will be worrying about your income in retirement and what the state intends to do to help you and your family plan for the future.
Scotsman: Despite Big Worries About Health, Scots Are Under-insured
FAST-LIVING Scots are building up health problems for the future by not exercising or sleeping enough.
Scotsman: A Bridge Too Far For The Taxman
Q: I am the treasurer of our local bridge club, which is run by the members with the sole aim of covering our outgoing expenses such as hiring facilities and providing sandwiches.