Advice

Perhaps you're the type who takes everything in your stride…or perhaps a little reassurance in today's hectic and chaotic world would give you some added peace of mind…  Simply answer the questions below in terms of how you think you'd cope, to find out! Q1. Scenario… It... [More]

With your retirement just a hop, skip and a jump away, you are probably busy making plans for your time – but before you get too carried away with the holiday brochures and your ‘to do’ list, there are a few things you need to do to make sure your transition into retirement is a sm... [More]

  We can all think of reasons to delay starting a particular discipline, whether it be embarking on an exercise regime, regularly sorting your paperwork or eating more healthily. Saving for your future is no different            ... [More]

Few of us will deny that putting money away regularly is a good idea, but how many of us are actively saving for the future?   Regardless of the current economic climate, chances are you will have some expectation of future events – a new car or holiday, a hous... [More]

Whether just starting on your teaching career, or counting down the days to your final term at school, you need to give some serious thought to your retirement. Your teaching career has taken up a large part of your life and you spent a great deal of time studying for that so why not give the f... [More]

Congratulations on starting on the ‘home run’ to retirement. Leaving behind the hustle and bustle of the school corridors, the lesson planning and staff meetings can feel very appealing after many years teaching, but once the euphoria of escaping the classroom has passed, how will you... [More]

When you were given a gift of money as a child, were you the type who raced to the building society to deposit it, delighting in seeing your passbook balance grow? Or were you straight down to the corner shop to spend it on sweets, comics and toys? The habits we adopt as youngsters often stay with ... [More]

Now’s the time to think about if you will be able to afford the future you want.   Even if your retirement feels like a long way off, the sooner you give some thought to what you can expect, the easier and more affordable it will be for you to ensure you will have a retirement lifestyle... [More]

 As the sun comes out, many of us traditionally reach for the duster and give our homes a spring clean.  Clearing out cupboards, polishing the ornaments and vacuuming in all the nooks and crannies can bring an enormous sense of satisfaction and well being.  The same can be said for ... [More]

If you are facing retirement and would like to find out more about the benefits you'll get and your income in retirement our Guide will help by answering the following questions What are the benefits of the Teachers Pension Scheme? How much pension will you receive and what lump sum can you expec... [More]