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If I die what happens to my pension? asks Gary Shield Independent Financial Adviser

Saturday, March 30th, 2013

If you are a member of a money purchase plan either via an Employers pension scheme or your own personal arrangement generally the same rules apply. There are 3 different scenarios which will determine what benefits can be paid and the subsequent tax treatment. Read More

‘Planning for Prosperity’ Cullimore Dutton Seminar at Chester Racecourse

Friday, October 26th, 2012

Cullimore Dutton hosted another successful seminar at Chester Racecourse on 11th October.  The ‘Planning for Prosperity’ Seminar hosted by Tim Parker, Residential Property Partner at Cullimore Dutton discussed topical issues around ‘planning’ in the wider sense.

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‘Retirees’ dilemma’ Gary Shield, Financial Adviser, discusses Pension Income

Tuesday, November 8th, 2011

independent-financial-adviser-chester-gary-shieldPeople retiring in the present economic climate face a dilemma – whether to secure their pension income now, despite very poor annuity rates, or to delay until rates might improve and meanwhile try to get by on other sources of income.

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Gary Shield, Independent Financial Adviser discusses ‘Investing for Children’

Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011

gary-shield-ifa-chester - Cullimore DuttonOver the past year there have been constant headlines over the increase in University fees.

The average student debt currently stands at more than £21,000, rising to £25,000 for 2010’s intake.  Read More

Financial Services, Enhancing Your Pension

Wednesday, June 15th, 2011

Enhancing Your Pension
In recent weeks there have been a number of Pension Reports issued by banks, insurance companies and the National Association of Pension Funds. Generally, the conclusion of all the reports is hardly surprising in that we aren’t saving enough for retirement.
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