Teacher Pensions Explained - Introduction One of the questions we get asked most frequently here at Made Simple Financial Advice is, when can I retire? Although it's a simple question, unfortunately, like most things in pensions, the answer is not so straightforward because it's dependent upon which pension scheme you're a member of. And [...]
We specialize in giving advice to teachers. All our team are fully trained to understand the four pension schemes of which teachers can be a member, and what we do is we offer a free financial planning review to teachers to make sure that you understand the benefits that you have and how they [...]
3 Common Problems with AVCs in the Public Sector – Are You Affected? Having dealt with hundreds of Public Sector Employees over the past few years, one thing is for certain, they love AVCs! But there are three common issues I often encounter when reviewing their current AVCs. High Fees & Allocation Rates Did [...]
Three Things To Know Before Planning Your Retirement: 1: Know Your Figures Know your basic budget costs to cover the day to day living expenses, bills, etc - TOP TIP: Use a separate bank account to pay all debits and utility bills, petrol etc 2: List Your Leisure Costs Include any club memberships, annual holidays, [...]
Planning for a fulfilling retirement. Today, we're going to focus on starting with the end in sight. Think about what you want your retirement to actually look like. Visualize yourself in those years. What do you see yourself doing? Perhaps visiting friends or family who live far away? Maybe it's taking up a new [...]
In case You Missed it! - There's still time to benefit from social insurance contributions made by Irish citizens when working in the UK - but time is running out! Step By Step Guide: Step 1You’ll need your National Insurance number and passport. Ideally, use a biometric passport, as you’ll scan it [...]
