The Great Pension Robbery

      Let’s talk pensions. I know it’s a confusing and boring subject to tackle.  Equations, formula’s, 1/70th this 2/60th that lumps sums, weighted accrual final salary, revaluated earnings.  The convoluted terms and roundabout ways used to determine what you should expect for your contributions can be a minefield to navigate.  It’s no wonder … More The Great Pension Robbery

The CARE Scheme

The Career Averaged Revaluated Earnings (CARE) Scheme The CARE 15 scheme is still a defined benefit scheme only this time your pension is calculated by adding a number of pots together which gives you an average earning over the period of your contributions. The accrual rate is set at 55.3 which is lower than the … More The CARE Scheme