en http://www.alanboswell.com/financial-advice/ Finance Alan Boswell Group - Financial Adviser News Copyright 2010 Alan Boswell Group http://www.alanboswell.com/news/saving-more-for-retirement.aspx Two recent news articles reinforce the need for each one of us to save more for our retirements – they talk about company pensions, but the principles apply to us all. The first article appeared in the Guardian and explains that several of the largest occupational pension funds in the UK have ... News Finance http://www.alanboswell.com/news/saving-more-for-retirement.aspx Thu, 19 Aug 2010 03:00:00 GMT Alan Boswell Group - News Feeds http://www.alanboswell.com/news/market-volatility.aspx Anyone looking at stockmarket performance over the past few years could be forgiven for wondering what is going on. Of course, volatility is one of the factors that investors have to accept and, in many ways, this is not always a bad thing. After all, financial investments should be seen over the ... News Finance http://www.alanboswell.com/news/market-volatility.aspx Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT Alan Boswell Group - News Feeds http://www.alanboswell.com/news/post-budget-pension-contributions.aspx The Labour government had previously been changing the pension rules to reduce or remove higher rate tax relief on pension contributions, for those earning over £130,000, down to the point where those earning £180,000 would have only received a pension tax relief at the basic rate (20%). However, ... News Finance http://www.alanboswell.com/news/post-budget-pension-contributions.aspx Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:00:00 GMT Alan Boswell Group - News Feeds http://www.alanboswell.com/news/pension-tax-breaks.aspx Across all areas of taxation, financial advisers are waiting somewhat nervously to see which particular rules are to be affected by the pending Budget on the 22 June. A new government will undoubtedly wish to make its mark on the fiscal position of the UK, and due to the current deficit they will ... News Finance http://www.alanboswell.com/news/pension-tax-breaks.aspx Fri, 28 May 2010 12:00:00 GMT Alan Boswell Group - News Feeds http://www.alanboswell.com/news/compulsory-pension-contributions.aspx Leading insurance broker and financial planning adviser the Alan Boswell Group publishes a regular newsletter for its clients, containing topical articles and useful advice on the insurance and investment matters. In this latest edition, we feature the following areas: Employer Alert! New Pension ... News Finance http://www.alanboswell.com/news/compulsory-pension-contributions.aspx Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT Alan Boswell Group - News Feeds http://www.alanboswell.com/news/equity-release-mortgage-advice.aspx Norwich-based independent financial adviser, Alan Boswell Group, has expanded its mortgage advice services, by offering advice on equity release schemes (including lifetime mortgages and home reversion plans). Heidi Nuthall, senior mortgage consultant in the IFA division at Alan Boswell Group has ... News Finance http://www.alanboswell.com/news/equity-release-mortgage-advice.aspx Mon, 23 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT Alan Boswell Group - News Feeds http://www.alanboswell.com/news/pension-planning.aspx Financial planning experts at Alan Boswell & Company stress the importance of adequate pension planning to provide financial security in retirement. After a restful Christmas break, the prospect of another year of hard work faces many of us. But planning ahead is a simple way to make life ... News Finance http://www.alanboswell.com/news/pension-planning.aspx Wed, 02 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMT Alan Boswell Group - News Feeds http://www.alanboswell.com/news/review-life-insurance.aspx Leading independent financial adviser Alan Boswell & Company considers the need to review life insurance and other personal protection policies as the New Year commences. New Year is often a time for thinking about long term financial plans and it is a good opportunity to ensure that your ... News Finance http://www.alanboswell.com/news/review-life-insurance.aspx Mon, 31 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMT Alan Boswell Group - News Feeds http://www.alanboswell.com/news/choosing-best-investment-options.aspx How much of a gambler are you when it comes to investments? If you seek advice from IFAs (Independent Financial Adviser) they will get you to fill in a questionnaire that tells them whether you're someone who prefers low, medium or high-risk investments. Then they will advise you ... News Finance http://www.alanboswell.com/news/choosing-best-investment-options.aspx Fri, 21 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMT Alan Boswell Group - News Feeds http://www.alanboswell.com/news/equity-markets-due-for-a-fall.aspx Norwich-based independent financial adviser Alan Boswell & Company asked market commentator Stephen Phillips to look at UK equities and asked should investors expect to see another "correction" – market-speak for a fall. Phillips' view is that whilst this seems possible - especially with a ... News Finance http://www.alanboswell.com/news/equity-markets-due-for-a-fall.aspx Sat, 01 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMT Alan Boswell Group - News Feeds http://www.alanboswell.com/news/pension-contribution-warning.aspx Leading independent financial adviser Alan Boswell & Company(ABCO) highlights the surprising fact that, for many people, the State will provide more towards their overall pension than their company pension scheme. According to ABCO, the problem is due to a massive shift from final salary ... News Finance http://www.alanboswell.com/news/pension-contribution-warning.aspx Fri, 16 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMT Alan Boswell Group - News Feeds http://www.alanboswell.com/news/ifa-mansbrook-brosche-acquired.aspx Leading Norwich-based independent financial adviser Alan Boswell & Company has announced further expansion through the purchase of local IFA, Mansbrook Brosche (Hellesdon) Limited. As part of the deal, all Mansbrook Brosche staff will transfer to Alan Boswell & Company - the financial ... News Finance http://www.alanboswell.com/news/ifa-mansbrook-brosche-acquired.aspx Wed, 14 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMT Alan Boswell Group - News Feeds http://www.alanboswell.com/news/inheritance-tax-lifetime-gifts.aspx Norwich independent financial advisers, Alan Boswell & Company, have some simple tips for record-keeping when it comes to gifts and IHT planning. One of the simplest and most effective ways to reduce the inheritance tax bill that your estate will have to meet on your demise, is to give money ... News Finance http://www.alanboswell.com/news/inheritance-tax-lifetime-gifts.aspx Fri, 12 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMT Alan Boswell Group - News Feeds http://www.alanboswell.com/news/protecting-your-family.aspx Recent reports indicate that day care for children can cost as much as £180 a week or more in some parts of the UK. Employing a childminder can cost almost as much, at £141 a week. So financial planning for young families should include thinking about how to cope with the loss of a ... News Finance http://www.alanboswell.com/news/protecting-your-family.aspx Tue, 03 Jul 2007 12:00:00 GMT Alan Boswell Group - News Feeds http://www.alanboswell.com/news/future-for-isas.aspx Now that the Budget is behind us, we can see that the Chancellor has not just extended the life of Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) beyond 2010, but has also outlined some changes to their structure. So how do ISAs compare with pensions now? Cash ISA Changes The first point is that, from April ... News Finance http://www.alanboswell.com/news/future-for-isas.aspx Thu, 17 May 2007 12:00:00 GMT Alan Boswell Group - News Feeds http://www.alanboswell.com/news/paying-for-long-term-care.aspx There are two sides to every coin and on the "other side" of increasing life expectancy is the likelihood that more and more of us will require long term care later on in life as we become no longer able to look after ourselves. Throughout the UK the average cost of care is £526 a week - ... News Finance http://www.alanboswell.com/news/paying-for-long-term-care.aspx Tue, 30 Jan 2007 12:00:00 GMT Alan Boswell Group - News Feeds http://www.alanboswell.com/news/what-worries-women.aspx A recent survey amongst women in the 40+ age group by "Woman & Home" magazine shows that 45% are concerned over health generally and 43% are worried over money. When it comes down to detail, more than a third are worried about breast cancer in particular. What they may not realise is that ... News Finance http://www.alanboswell.com/news/what-worries-women.aspx Fri, 03 Nov 2006 12:00:00 GMT Alan Boswell Group - News Feeds http://www.alanboswell.com/news/inheritence-tax.aspx The Alan Boswell autumn independent financial planning seminar has become an established part of Norwich's financial calendar. This year's event, held on 18th October, was the best attended to date. Around 170 of the IFA's clients gathered in the Norfolk Lounge at Carrow Road to listen to two ... News Finance http://www.alanboswell.com/news/inheritence-tax.aspx Fri, 27 Oct 2006 12:00:00 GMT Alan Boswell Group - News Feeds http://www.alanboswell.com/news/pensions-brought-closer-to-home.aspx Alan Boswell & Company (ABCO), the financial services division of the Alan Boswell Group is highlighting to clients the opportunities arising from forthcoming changes in pensions legislation. Gary Steward, MD of ABCO explains more: "From April 2006 there will be new opportunities for ... News Finance http://www.alanboswell.com/news/pensions-brought-closer-to-home.aspx Wed, 19 Jan 2005 12:00:00 GMT Alan Boswell Group - News Feeds http://www.alanboswell.com/news/new-mortgage-department.aspx Alan Boswell Group Expands Financial Services Division. ABCO, the financial services division of the Alan Boswell Group, has appointed Vicki Charles as Mortgage Manager. Her remit is to develop a dedicated mortgage department, which will specialise in independent mortgages: "ABCO's ability to ... News Finance http://www.alanboswell.com/news/new-mortgage-department.aspx Fri, 06 Aug 2004 12:00:00 GMT Alan Boswell Group - News Feeds http://www.alanboswell.com/news/pensions-on-the-house.aspx The Chancellor's budget threw up an exciting new area of pension planning: from April 2006 individuals will be able to invest in residential property for their pension fund. They can even purchase their own home as part of their pension. Here John Pullin of ABCO, the financial services division ... News Finance http://www.alanboswell.com/news/pensions-on-the-house.aspx Thu, 25 Mar 2004 12:00:00 GMT Alan Boswell Group - News Feeds http://www.alanboswell.com/news/supersonic-seminar.aspx Thrust leader headlines latest ABCO Pensions and investment seminar in Norwich. Richard Noble, who set the World Land Speed Record in Thrust 2 in 1983, then headed the Thrust SSC (supersonic car) project in the 90s, was today the headline speaker at the 2004 ABCO Investment and Pension Planning ... 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