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Qatartiger Cambridgetiger liked TheCasual's post in the thread Retirement.
I don't like the idea of calling it retirement. It sounds like the road to the end to me. Although I probably have scaring as my dad...
Aug 29, 2025 at 3:01 AM -
Qatartiger Cambridgetiger liked tigerscanada's post in the thread Retirement.
...but avoid getting divorced. :emoticon-0106-cryin
Aug 26, 2025 at 12:45 PM -
Qatartiger Cambridgetiger liked Gone For A Walk's post in the thread Retirement.
If you have c. £100k that needs sorting then £5k is outrageous. I assume if you stick with the advisor there would be ongoing fees as...
Aug 26, 2025 at 12:44 PM -
Qatartiger Cambridgetiger liked dennisboothstash's post in the thread Retirement.
I’d get financial and tax advice, but just don’t feel committed to agreeing, or doing, anything they suggest. It’ll be useful for you to...
Aug 26, 2025 at 11:50 AM -
Qatartiger Cambridgetiger liked Gone For A Walk's post in the thread Retirement.
The stealth tax! And it's significant. I read recently we're £800 a year worse of because of it. The government repeatedly lie when...
Aug 25, 2025 at 11:31 PM -
Qatartiger Cambridgetiger liked TigerMarv's post in the thread Retirement.
Yeah if your total earning for the year are over £12,570 but you get tax relief on what you put in + first 25% tax free
Aug 25, 2025 at 11:31 PM -
Qatartiger Cambridgetiger liked Ernie Shackleton's post in the thread Retirement.
Ditto. A Pension is considered income but National Insurance is only charged on income derived specifically from working.
Aug 25, 2025 at 11:30 PM -
Qatartiger Cambridgetiger liked Edelman's post in the thread Retirement.
I'd rather buy a fund for bonds
Aug 25, 2025 at 11:30 PM -
Qatartiger Cambridgetiger liked originalminority's post in the thread Retirement.
I pay income tax on my private pension, get nothing from the state yet, but I don't pay any NI contributions on it.
Aug 25, 2025 at 11:30 PM -
Qatartiger Cambridgetiger liked pcworks's post in the thread Retirement.
Please remember, due to the government (Labour and Conservative) having kept the income tax personal allowance unchanged for many years...
Aug 25, 2025 at 11:29 PM -
Qatartiger Cambridgetiger liked Ernie Shackleton's post in the thread Retirement.
If your income is above the personal allowance (currently £12570 pa) you'll pay basic rate tax. Why wouldn't you? It's an income tax.
Aug 25, 2025 at 11:29 PM -
Qatartiger Cambridgetiger liked Vern's post in the thread Retirement.
Very true but it is an option.
Aug 25, 2025 at 11:29 PM -
Qatartiger Cambridgetiger liked The B&S Fanclub's post in the thread Retirement.
On PBs i hear if you have the full £50k they're not a bad investment. I only have £2k and that doesn't pay out much....I might get £25...
Aug 25, 2025 at 11:29 PM -
Qatartiger Cambridgetiger liked The B&S Fanclub's post in the thread Retirement.
Only advice I'd give is if you've got a employer pension don't be tempted to move it. Keep it where it is...Plenty of people seem to get...
Aug 25, 2025 at 11:27 PM -
Qatartiger Cambridgetiger replied to the thread Retirement.
I get my 1st full pension payment at the beginning of September. Like you say about working out how much I need is good advice since I...
Aug 25, 2025 at 11:26 PM