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Financial planning is like planning a journey – where you’re going and how you’re going to get there. It’s taking a look at what you’ve got now, what you want in the future and putting a plan in place achieve it.
Pension scams are on the rise, and anyone can be a target. Being aware of the warning signs can help you stay one step ahead of fraudsters.
Financial planning is like planning a journey – where you’re going and how you’re going to get there. It’s taking a look at what you’ve got now, what you want in the future and putting a plan in place achieve it.
This year it’s the 50th anniversary of USS. When we started, in 1974, you could buy a Mars bar for a few pence, now you don’t get much change from a pound. But what’s that got to do with your pension?
A lasting power of attorney (LPA) is a way of giving someone you know the ability to make decisions on your behalf if you become unable to do this yourself.
Planning for your future is just as important in retirement as it is during your working life. And knowing your loved ones will still have the financial support they need even after you’ve gone, not only reassures you but can reassure them too.
As a USS member you might be entitled to life cover, so if the worst should happen, your USS benefits could still provide for your loved ones. So we know who you’d like to receive your USS pension and tax-free lump sum, complete an Expression of Wish form.
Pensions tax changes currently going through Parliament are likely to see the Lifetime Allowance (LTA) abolished.