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Costs and charges associated with SIPPs

By |March 11th, 2020|Guides|

There are numerous fees associated with taking out a SIPP (Self Invested Personal Pension), but they often aren’t that well-known. If you’re thinking about taking out a SIPP, you absolutely need to be fully informed as to what you’re getting into.  In this article we’re going to run through the common costs and charges associated [...]

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What happened to Green Oil Plantations Ltd?

By |March 8th, 2020|Investments|

Did you invest your hard-earned money in Green Oil Plantations LTD only to lose all of your investment? You’re certainly not alone. In this guide, we take a look at where exactly Green Oil Plantations Ltd went wrong and how you can claim your investment back. A Millettia tree plantation in Australia  Green Oil Plantations [...]

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A step by step guide after you’ve been a victim of financial mis-selling

By |March 4th, 2020|Guides|

Pension planning is always a good idea, but knowing where to start isn’t easy. This is why thousands of UK citizens have been mis-sold pension investments over recent years. Often, opportunities that seem ‘too good to pass up’ turn out to be a failed investment, with many losing out on their hard-earned money. With over [...]

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How has the environment has been used as part of mis-selling scams?

By |February 29th, 2020|Investments|

Where financial products are mis-sold, there is an aspect at the heart of the mis-selling that make the products seem more attractive to the general public. Aside from ‘sky-high returns’, mis-selling schemes often use the environment as a way to attract people who want to invest in the environment.  Often, the advisers will say that [...]

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Ways to invest your money in 2020

By |February 26th, 2020|Guides|

If finding new ways to invest your money is on your list for 2020, you’ll want to take a look at what our experts recommend.  Ways to invest your money short-term If you’re looking to spend your investment within the next five years, we recommend a short-term investment. Whether you’re saving for a house deposit [...]

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So you’ve transferred money into a scam – here’s what to do next

By |February 20th, 2020|Guides|

If it’s too late for you and you’ve already transferred a sum of money into a financial scam (whether that’s a mis-sold pension or a full-blown case of fraud), there are a few things you can do to ensure that your finances aren’t hurt any more. Because, at this point, it’s all about damage limitation.  [...]

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Is Financial Mis-Selling Illegal?

By |February 16th, 2020|Guides|

Financial mis-selling involves the selling of financial products that are not suitable for an individual or their needs. To put it simply - yes, financial mis-selling is illegal. Luckily, however, it’s quite easy to spot if you have been a victim of financial mis-selling and to claim compensation. Read on!  The common tactics of financial [...]

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Frequently Asked Questions on SIPP Pensions

By |February 10th, 2020|Guides|

SIPPs (self-invested personal pensions) can seem like a complex topic at first - but don’t worry, you’ll find all of the answers to your SIPP-related questions in our FAQs guide. Take a look. What is a SIPP? Put simply, a Self Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) is a type of personal pension that has great investment [...]

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Your guide to SIPP withdrawal rules

By |February 4th, 2020|SIPPS Pensions|

There are many advantages to investing in SIPPs (Self Invested Personal Pensions). A SIPP lets you manage your pension more effectively and make changes to it whenever you like. However, like with any other pension scheme, constraints do come with investing in a SIPP. For instance, when it comes to accessing your money, withdrawal rules [...]

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Who can inherit my pension when I die?

By |January 30th, 2020|Guides|

As gloomy as the subject of death may sound, it’s important to know about the UK’s pension beneficiary rules that dictate who gets your pension when you die. Generally speaking, the type of pension that you take out and the options that you choose for your scheme will affect who gets your earnings. So, let’s [...]

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