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NHS Pension Scheme Proposal to increase contributions - ADDITIONAL Q&A

Thomas Dickson — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 14:17:25 +0000

How can I find out how these proposals will affect me?
Use the calculator at www.dh.gov.uk/en/Consultations/Liveconsultations/DH_128710 read more »

NHS Pension Changes

Thomas Dickson — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 14:03:33 +0000

As a result of Lord Huttons report into public sector pensions, the Government has made it clear they will introduce changes to the NHS pension scheme in 2015.

The good news is that they have also made a commitment that all pension benefits earned up to that point will be protected. read more »

Limited Companies For Dentists

Thomas Dickson — Thu, 05 May 2011 15:43:26 +0000

Bob Cummings of specialist dental accountants Morris & Co has recently written some articles on the advantages and disadvantages for dentists if they incorporate (or set up as a limited company). He has very kindly given us permission to reproduce the article here - and we've attached a couple of other useful documents as well. read more »

£32,000 a year - that's the value of a Mum!

Thomas Dickson — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 12:19:53 +0000

Legal & General’s latest “Value of a Mum” research carried out in 2009 found that the value of the work that Mums do around the house is £32,812 per annum. That’s £8,000 more than 2005. read more »

Fixed or Variable

Thomas Dickson — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 13:19:31 +0000

If you are on or about to revert to your lenders variable base rate, is now the time to switch to a fixed rate? As I don’t have my crystal ball, it’s a tough call. For all the “experts” that are saying “fix”, there are just as many saying “hold”, some will be wrong and some will be right, the trouble is we don’t know which is which!
Looking at the facts: read more »

A Pro-Active Financial Planner

Thomas Dickson — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 15:37:56 +0000

The definition of being pro-active is to think and plan ahead. I've considered some of the main steps we've taken to be pro-active over the last few years and why and how this has helped improve our service to dentists.

Specialisation read more »

Why do UK dentists who prepare their accounts swiftly enjoy happier and wealthier lives?

Thomas Dickson — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 21:43:57 +0000

The Clear Vision Accountancy team share their insights on how UK dentists who prepare their accounts swiftly enjoy happier and wealthier lives…

Let’s talk annual accounts. Your annual accounts.
Stick with this now, it’s worth it…
What’s your view of your accounts?
Are they a useful contribution to running and developing your practice?... read more »

Discover The Truth About Finances - Financial Planning

Jordan Nasser — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 16:46:50 +0000

The Department for Work and Pensions figures have recently showed that more than 10m people in the UK today can expect to see their 100th birthday – that’s equivalent to 17 percent of the population. This is a staggering figure and really brings home the importance of planning ahead for our later lives. read more »

What to look for in a financial adviser

Thomas Dickson — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 21:57:57 +0000

Independence

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Structuring your Dental Practice - Cohen Cramer

Thomas Dickson — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:40:19 +0000

The following article appeared in the Dental Tribune recently and I thought it neatly summarised some of the options available to dentists with regards to how they can structure their business. read more »