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The £12,000 Pension Tax Relief Mistake That’s More Common Than You Think

One client was losing £100 a month in tax relief for over a decade, more than £12,000 - because her workplace pension used Relief at Source, and no one told her she had to reclaim the higher-rate relief. Most people assume payroll handles it, but knowing your scheme’s setup could save you thousands.

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The Talk I Wish Someone Had With Me

If you're a business owner taking dividends from leftover profit, you might be losing over 50% to tax. I used to do the same, until I learned how pensions can protect your profit and fund your future. Now I help others do the same: business owners who’ve worked hard, taken risks, and want to stop overpaying HMRC and start paying their future self.

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Retirement Confusion, Missing Pensions, No Plan

Someone told me they had two pensions - £2.5k and £800 a year. I had a hunch it was one old DC pot, and when I saw the statements, I was right. No State Pension forecast, no idea about tax relief, and a forgotten stint in teaching that could add £3.5k a year. We didn’t solve everything, but we made real progress. That’s what proper guidance can do.

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Guy at the Gym - And the £47,000 Pension Mistake

At the gym, someone told me they were planning to take all their pension tax-free cash to live on until State Pension age, advice they got at work. It wasn’t wrong, but it wasn’t tailored. With proper planning, they could keep more savings, preserve future tax-free cash, and avoid unnecessary tax. Same lifestyle, smarter outcome. That’s the difference a plan makes.

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Are You Missing Out on Free Retirement Money?

What if I told you the government is offering you free money to save for retirement? Pension tax relief might sound too good to be true, but it’s real, and it could transform your savings. Find out how it works and why it’s a secret weapon in personal finance.

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Investing Feels Risky - Until You See How Simple It Can Be

Investing sounds complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. Instead of guessing which stocks will win, why not own a slice of the world’s best businesses and let time do the work? Discover how a simple, low-cost approach can grow your wealth with less stress.

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