Q. I have recently divorced from my husband who works in the NHS and is a member of the 1995 pension scheme. As part of the divorce settlement I have been awarded part of his pension so I am now also a member of the same pension scheme. He is older than me so will I… Read more »
Rutherford Wilkinson in conjunction with members of Trinity Chambers Matrimonial Finance Team, will be delivering a summary on the surprising and unexpected pensions announcements in the 2014 Spring Budget. The session, entitled “A bolt from the blue – Impact of the Spring Budget in matrimonial finance cases”, will offer some views on the financial planning… Read more »
Q. I have found your recent explanation of annuities and at retirement options very informative, especially as I am approaching retirement. I have only been a member of my employer’s money purchase pension scheme for the past few years (having had an extended career break to raise my children). My pension savings are unlikely therefore to… Read more »
Q. You have provided some interesting information recently regarding the forthcoming reduction to the maximum amount one can save into a pension. I am several years away from retirement and, whilst my retirement savings are not yet at a level where they will exceed the threshold, I suspect that the total value of my retirement savings… Read more »
Q. I read with interest the answer you provided to a recent question regarding the methods of dealing with pension benefits upon divorce. I am a substantial way through the divorce process myself (my wife having left me and having instigated divorce proceedings) and, thankfully, it has remained relatively amicable to date. However, my wife has… Read more »
