Investments Articles

Invest... don’t gamble

Jordan Nasser — Mon, 10 May 2010 15:14:03 +0000

As I write this Gordon Brown has just announced his decision to step down as Prime Minister, the Liberal Democrats are talking to the Conservatives and the Labour Party have just pulled out of coalition talks. I’ve therefore recently been reading headlines such as “Hung Parliament sparks market chaos” & “Hung Parliament fears hit pound on markets”. read more »

Insurance Bonds or Unit Trusts

Thomas Dickson — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000

There are an increasing number of investors keen to take advantage of the current low in the stock market. For those that do take that step, it’s important to make sure you know the difference between insurance bonds and unit trusts and which is more appropriate, especially since the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) changes were introduced in April 2008. read more »

An Alternative Investment – US Life Assurance Policies

Thomas Dickson — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000

We are increasingly finding that our dental clients with disposable cash to invest are considering alternative investments to increase returns in a market where even banks don't seem safe. read more »

Retirement Options - Phased Drawdown

Thomas Dickson — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:00:00 +0000

When many dentists reach retirement age, they are lucky enough to have a substantial NHS pension, from age 60, based on their practitioner income or final NHS salary. For those that have also invested in a personal pension they will need to make some decisions as to how they are going to take the income. read more »

Making the most of your money

Thomas Dickson — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 11:31:46 +0000

Essential Money in the British Dental Journal

Investing in a freehold dental practice through your Self Invested Pension (SIPP)

Thomas Dickson — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:00:00 +0000

Principals are often advised to buy freehold rather than lease premises but it can be even more effective from a tax point of view if the property is actually purchased by your pension scheme. read more »

Start of tax year planning checklist

Thomas Dickson — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 15:28:49 +0000

Now that we’ve passed the 5th April deadline, it is time to consider what we didn’t do in the 2007/2008 tax year and what tax planning ideas and opportunities are available for 2008/2009
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