When my dad started to accumulate a small amount of spare dosh he was put in touch with an IFA who was apparently amazing. Chap chucked the lot at Japan which was booming at the time. Bubble burst and lost the lot.
That was the last time he trusted the decisions to anyone else.
That was some time ago and the markets are easy to access now. Go safe with Index trackers to start (small % in an emerging market tracker alongside UK/Europe/US won't leave you too exposed).
Make sure it's cash you won't need back short term, always use tax shelter - ISA or SIPP or both (no access till 55 although you can cash in/change the fund etc)
HOLD YOUR NERVE - can't emphasise this enough, been through a couple of recessions + dot com boom and holding on has proved the best option, although I haven't always kept buying during the dips which I should have !
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Originally posted by ChrisPackit View PostApologies for that... but WHS. An IFA will in all probability setup something that is not really suitable for you and cream off a nice charge in the process.
That's why I'm asking on this forum, to avoid the above situation
I'm based towards Wigan for the other chap who's shown some interest...
We are showing an interest, but if you want to go to an IFA regardless, then fair enough, and good luck.
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WTAS - You need to take charge of this, I wouldn't touch an IFA.
Get on fool.co.uk and start learning how it all works.
I am combining ISA's with a SIPP from Hargreaves Lansdowne Hargreaves Lansdown | Best ISA & SIPP | Buy funds and shares. They get discounts off initial charges and some funds refund part of the annual management fees.
From a standing start you probably want trackers - LOWEST COST you can find (defo no more than 0.75%/year) - I believe vanguard do some good ones but you might have to go through Allianz to get access to them.
Any shares investment HAS to be long term 5years + and don't bottle it at the next dip, they will recover - look up pound-cost averaging for why regular investments can work well (some funds may only take lump sum though).
Option is also there to pay straight from LTD, but others will have to advise on this.
DYOR - it's too important to let someone else sort.
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Apologies for that... but WHS. An IFA will in all probability setup something that is not really suitable for you and cream off a nice charge in the process.
That's why I'm asking on this forum, to avoid the above situation
I'm based towards Wigan for the other chap who's shown some interest...
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I have a friend who is an IFA in the North East, he may travel to you, i am seeing him on thurs evening, where in the NW are you??
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This guy is good.
Apologies for that... but WHS. An IFA will in all probability setup something that is not really suitable for you and cream off a nice charge in the process.
In a nutshell: Sippdeal + Low Cost Tracker - if you really don't have the inclination or the time to research further.
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Originally posted by ChrisPackit View PostCan anyone recommend a good Financial Advisor in the North West who can go through Pension options with me? The couple who I have spoken to don't really deal with one man limited companies and are not familiar with all the schemes available to the like of us.
Would prefer to meet them face to face, that's why I'm suggesting North West.
Thanks
HTH (Usual disclaimer of IANAA or IANAL applies).
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Good Pension Advice for Contractors in North West
Can anyone recommend a good Financial Advisor in the North West who can go through Pension options with me? The couple who I have spoken to don't really deal with one man limited companies and are not familiar with all the schemes available to the like of us.
Would prefer to meet them face to face, that's why I'm suggesting North West.
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