http://www.williamgeorgeifa.co.uk Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:42:29 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Hi, I'm William George and I specialise in Retirement Planning, Pension Transfer and Investment Advice at Integrity Financial Solutions UK Ltd. We're recommended on a daily basis by Unbiased.co.uk a non-profit organisation who help 60,000 people a month connect with their own local IFA Financial Advisor quickly and easily. ... http://www.williamgeorgeifa.co.uk/2009/11/09/welcome/ Diversification is a key part of any sensible investment strategy. But managing a handful of different investments can be time consuming, and the charges can mount up. The company I represent, Integrity Financial Solutions is delighted to have joined forces with Merchant Investors Assurance Company Limited (“Merchant Investors”) and Sanlam ... http://www.williamgeorgeifa.co.uk/2010/02/26/diversification-without-the-hassle-or-the-cost/ Hi everyone, today's article is about getting a little love back from the Taxman. If you’re a business owner, highly paid director or even just an employee who wants high levels of life cover, you could be paying more tax than you need to. An innovative new product from insurer Bright Grey ... http://www.williamgeorgeifa.co.uk/2010/02/17/will-the-taxman-pay-your-life-assurance/ Hi all, Just a short one today folks, but it's very important... I received an enquiry from someone concerned about their pension mortgage having been advised by their bank to take ... http://www.williamgeorgeifa.co.uk/2010/02/12/the-dangers-of-having-a-pension-mortgage/ 2009 Year of the 'Baby Gloomers' So much happened with regards to pensions in 2009 it's difficult to know where to start. In a year dominated by one financial crisis after another, headlines included: Reductions in the size of defined contribution pots due to falling share prices More companies looked to reduce ... http://www.williamgeorgeifa.co.uk/2010/01/19/pensions-in-2010-so-whats-in-store/ Hi everyone, I hope you're one of the lucky ones to have dodged the snow so far, (friends of mine down South have been snowed in big time!) because I'd like to think this article this will give you a little warm feeling a week before Christmas... or at least warn ... http://www.williamgeorgeifa.co.uk/2009/12/18/avoiding-financial-black-ice-and-beating-winter-money-blues/ Hi everyone, since 1995 significant changes have been instituted regarding State Pensions. These were followed by changes brought in by the Pensions Acts of 2007 and 2008. The Act of 2008, whilst mainly focusing on Private Pensions, did also introduce changes to the State Pension as well. The Government wishes to ... http://www.williamgeorgeifa.co.uk/2009/10/23/state-pension-reform-what-you-should-know-now/ Hi everyone, I thought it timely to bring you my latest thoughts regarding where we are in investment terms, concerning the downturn which continues to grip western economies so powerfully. There is much debate about whether we are in a bear market rally at the moment or whether we have hit ... http://www.williamgeorgeifa.co.uk/2009/10/09/bear-or-bull-for-your-investing-can-you-tell-yet/ Hi everyone, following on from my last article covering the new Pension Age Change that comes into effect from April 6th 2010, I've got a great PDF for you that will explain the issues involved. From this date you will not be able to receive an income or a tax-free lump ... http://www.williamgeorgeifa.co.uk/2009/10/09/your-free-2010-pension-age-change-pdf/ Hi everyone, Did you know the minimum retirement age increases from 50 to 55 on 6 April 2010? As a result you may be adversely affected by this important change. At the moment it’s possible to use your pension to provide a tax-free lump sum and/or an income at any ... http://www.williamgeorgeifa.co.uk/2009/09/29/pension-age-change-official-%e2%80%93-ignore-it-and-you-could-lose-out/