by Greg Vaughan | Aug 1, 2024 | Doctor and NHS Pensions, Pension Advice
High charges on Free-Standing Additional Voluntary Contribution (FSAVC) Pension Plans can significantly lower the fund value in comparison to paying more into your company pension scheme, where charges are often nil or heavily subsidized. Typical fees on FSAVCs are:...
by Greg Vaughan | Jul 1, 2024 | Doctor and NHS Pensions, Pension Advice
For more than 20 years, I have investigated numerous mis-selling scandals and helped very many people recover financially. But one little known pension product has never received the publicity it deserves, despite being mis-sold in its tens of thousands, often to some...
by Greg Vaughan | Apr 8, 2024 | Doctor and NHS Pensions, Pension Advice
I have represented many dentists and doctors (GPs and Consultants) over the past 20 years who were advised to contribute more towards their retirement with an FSAVC (which stands for Free-standing Additional Voluntary Contribution) Pension Plan. An FSAVC is an...
by Greg Vaughan | Jan 6, 2024 | Doctor and NHS Pensions, Pension Advice
For many years now, consumer surveys have shown that building a secure retirement is a top priority for most people. The thought of having to keep working when friends and family members around the same age have long since stopped to enjoy the fruits of their labours,...
by Greg Vaughan | Nov 23, 2023 | Doctor and NHS Pensions, Pension Advice
Retirement is a time for relaxation, travel, and enjoying the fruits of your hard work. However, for some, the shadows of a mis-sold pension plans can loom large, casting doubt on financial security during retirement. Many public sector professionals, like doctors,...
by Greg Vaughan | May 10, 2023 | Doctor and NHS Pensions, Pension Advice
Self-Invested Personal Pension Plans (SIPPs) have gained immense popularity over the past decade as they provide consumers with the flexibility to choose their pension investments, rather than being confined to a limited range of options offered by insurance...