Robert Bruce Associates Blog
Investment & Retirement Planning Experts

Subscribe to Our Feed  RSS comment feed

Blog Navigation



Categories



Page List



Search Blog



Tag Cloud



Month List



Recent Posts



Disclaimer
The opinions expressed herein are my own personal opinions and do not represent my employer's view in anyway.

© Copyright 2010 Robert Bruce Associates Blog
Bruce posted on September 8, 2010 09:33
It should come as no surprise that staff at the left-leaning BBC have voted to strike over pensions …. [More]

Actions: E-mail | Permalink | Comments (0) | Bookmark and Share

Be the first to rate this post

  • Currently 0/5 Stars.
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
Bruce posted on September 1, 2010 10:28
If you are lucky enough to be the member of a employer’s defined benefit (also called final salary – or more latterly lifetime average earnings) pension scheme the chances are that you are aware of the Pension Protection Fund …. [More]

Actions: E-mail | Permalink | Comments (0) | Bookmark and Share

Be the first to rate this post

  • Currently 0/5 Stars.
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
Bruce posted on July 28, 2010 09:11
One of the best things the new coalition government did was to announce the end of compulsory annuitisation at age 75 …. [More]

Actions: E-mail | Permalink | Comments (0) | Bookmark and Share

Currently rated 4.0 by 1 people

  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
Bruce posted on July 13, 2010 13:26
We have, for many years, advocated a change in the accrual rate for deferred pensions and now it is about to happen – but in precisely the wrong way …. [More]

Actions: E-mail | Permalink | Comments (0) | Bookmark and Share

Be the first to rate this post

  • Currently 0/5 Stars.
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
Stephen posted on April 28, 2010 09:37
Although there are now several alternatives to buying an annuity from an insurance company when you retire, for most people, this more traditional route is likely to be first choice .... [More]

Actions: E-mail | Permalink | Comments (0) | Bookmark and Share

Be the first to rate this post

  • Currently 0/5 Stars.
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
Stephen posted on April 14, 2010 09:23
I suppose we should not be surprised to see headlines such as Pension contributions fall due to recession, but it is a shame, all the same …. [More]

Actions: E-mail | Permalink | Comments (0) | Bookmark and Share

Be the first to rate this post

  • Currently 0/5 Stars.
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
Stephen posted on March 3, 2010 09:21
I was reading something about the new National Employment Savings Trusts (NESTs – we used to call them personal accounts) recently and it reminded me why I do not particularly like anything set up by a government …. [More]

Actions: E-mail | Permalink | Comments (0) | Bookmark and Share

Be the first to rate this post

  • Currently 0/5 Stars.
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
Bruce posted on February 24, 2010 09:07
There have been some nasty rumours going round that the “tax free cash” currently available under pensions could become taxable at 20% after the election. Not even this Chancellor would be silly enough to announce such a change in a pre-election budget – unless, of course, he wants to lose the election …. [More]

Actions: E-mail | Permalink | Comments (0) | Bookmark and Share

Be the first to rate this post

  • Currently 0/5 Stars.
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
Stephen posted on February 23, 2010 17:46
According to research undertaken by the Association of Consulting Actuaries, more than four out of every ten final salary (defined benefit) schemes have been closed to new entrants during the past five years.. [More]

Actions: E-mail | Permalink | Comments (0) | Bookmark and Share

Currently rated 5.0 by 1 people

  • Currently 5/5 Stars.
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
Bruce posted on February 17, 2010 09:03
Pensions commentator Steve Bee opened a can of worms with his recent article on whether pensions should be inheritable. As usual, his views are worth thinking about and a considerable number of people have taken time to comment. …. [More]

Actions: E-mail | Permalink | Comments (0) | Bookmark and Share

Be the first to rate this post

  • Currently 0/5 Stars.
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

FREE! 
No Obligation, Independent Pension Reviews


Complete the form below to recieve your FREE pension information NOW



Take a look at what some of our satisfied customers have said...

  • "I wish I had found Robert Bruce Associates earlier! The service I received was very professional and I was made to feel comfortable at every stage."
    G Smith
  • "The advice I received from Robert Bruce Associates was very welcome indeed. I found them to be very knowledgable, helpful and trustworthy. I'm now more confident my retirement years will be enjoyable rather than a misery."
    C Spratton
  • "Thank you for your help in transfering my pension. Your service was both reliable and helpful - I consider myself to be extremely lucky to have found them at the time I did."
    J Farrell
  • "I would not hesitate in recommending Robert Bruce Associates. They have handled my pensions and investments for many years - they are truly a breath of fresh air in an area that can sometimes seem complicated."
    D Church
  • "As a self-employed gentleman approaching pensionable age I sought advice regarding my personal pension holdings. It was very refreshing to find Robert Bruce Associates’ personal approach and helpful nature - a contrast to other companies I had previously dealt with." P De Beer

www.rbaifa.co.uk is a website operated by Robert Bruce Associates which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA).