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Episodes

Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
52 - What’s changing with the self-employed status of Associate Dentists?
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
In this edition, Laura Whyte is talking to Wesleyan Financial Services Specialist Financial Advisers for Dentists, Nick Wilton about changes to the self employed status of Associate Dentists. They’ll be discussing the financial risks being missed by practice owners, particularly the question of whether associates are employed or self employed and the importance of contracts and practice agreements.
This podcast is for information only and isn’t financial or legal advice.
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Thursday Apr 06, 2023
51 - Spring Budget 2023 and changes to Pensions Allowances
Thursday Apr 06, 2023
Thursday Apr 06, 2023
In this episode, Laura Whyte talks to Wesleyan Financial Services Specialist Financial Adviser Paul Barnfather about the 2023 Spring Budget and how the changes to Annual and Lifetime Allowances will impact those planning for retirement.
This podcast is for information purposes and should not be taken as financial advice.
Tax treatment depends on the individual circumstances of each client and may be subject to change in the future.
The Financial Conduct Authority does not regulate Inheritance Tax Planning and Trusts.
You can find out more about Wesleyan at www.wesleyan.co.uk

Monday Apr 03, 2023
50 - Retirement Planning for Teachers
Monday Apr 03, 2023
Monday Apr 03, 2023
In this episode, two Wesleyan Financial Services Specialist Financial Advisers, Phillip Carpenter and Diane Taylor, talk about how important planning for retirement is for teachers.
They’ll be discussing pension changes that have impacted teachers in recent years, as well as a quick update on the changes made in the Spring 2023 Budget.
This podcast is for information purposes and should not be taken as financial advice.
Tax treatment depends on the individual circumstances of each client and may be subject to change in the future.
The Financial Conduct Authority does not regulate Inheritance Tax Planning and Trusts.
You can find out more about Wesleyan at www.wesleyan.co.uk

Monday Apr 03, 2023
49 - Retirement Planning for Medics
Monday Apr 03, 2023
Monday Apr 03, 2023
In this edition, we hear from two Wesleyan Financial Services Specialist Financial Advisers Martin Boaler and Alison Tarrant who will be talking about important planning for retirement is for medics.
They discuss pension changes that have affected hospital doctors and GPs, the latest developments around the McCloud Judgement and the importance of not just making plans, but also regularly reviewing them.
This podcast is for information purposes and should not be taken as financial advice.
Tax treatment depends on the individual circumstances of each client and may be subject to change in the future.
The Financial Conduct Authority does not regulate Inheritance Tax Planning and Trusts.
You can find out more about Wesleyan at www.wesleyan.co.uk

Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
48 - Tax Hacks for Dentists
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
In this episode Laura Whyte is joined by Wesleyan Financial Services Specialist Financial Adviser Magdelena Harding. They're talking about allowances that are available for tax-efficient savings alongside how the autumn statement delivered by Jeremy Hunt in 2022 will impact those in future.
This podcast is for information purposes and should not be taken as financial advice.
Tax treatment depends on the individual circumstances of each client and may be subject to change in the future.
The Financial Conduct Authority does not regulate Inheritance Tax Planning and Trusts.
You can find out more about Wesleyan at www.wesleyan.co.uk

Thursday Jan 19, 2023
47 - How the current landscape is impacting dentists’ NHS pensions
Thursday Jan 19, 2023
Thursday Jan 19, 2023
In this episode, Laura Whyte and Wesleyan Financial Services Regional Manager Neil Richardson look at how the current landscape is impacting dentists' NHS pensions.
The look at the current high inflation, how the aftershocks of the government's Autumn Statement are still being felt and look ahead to the next financial year.
This podcast is for information purposes and should not be taken as financial advice.
You can find out more about Wesleyan at www.wesleyan.co.uk

Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
46 - Pensions Awareness Week 2022
Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
In this episode, Laura Whyte talks to Wesleyan Financial Services Regional Manager Michael Copeland about some research that’s been carried out around dentists and their retirement plans. The podcast also ties in with Pensions Awareness Week, which this year takes place between 12 and 16 September.
This podcast is for information purposes and should not be taken as financial advice.
You can find out more about Wesleyan at www.wesleyan.co.uk

Wednesday Aug 10, 2022
45 - Fast Track Retirement for Dentists
Wednesday Aug 10, 2022
Wednesday Aug 10, 2022
In this episode, Laura Whyte talks to Wesleyan Financial Services Specialist Financial Adviser Simon Cosgrove about how dentists can speed up their retirement process.
This podcast is for information purposes and should not be taken as financial advice.
You can find out more about Wesleyan at www.wesleyan.co.uk.

Wednesday Aug 03, 2022
44 - The Importance of Financial Planning
Wednesday Aug 03, 2022
Wednesday Aug 03, 2022
In this episode, Simon Appleyard, one of Wesleyan Financial Services Regional Manager talks to Julia Blakiston, a Specialist Financial Adviser for medical customers, about why financial planning is so important.
This podcast is for information purposes and should not be taken as financial advice.
You can find out more about Wesleyan at www.wesleyan.co.uk

Wednesday Jun 29, 2022
43 - Financial Concerns for Female Dentists Research
Wednesday Jun 29, 2022
Wednesday Jun 29, 2022
In this episode, Laura Whyte talks to Wesleyan Financial Services Specialist Financial Adviser Karen Watson-Brown about research we’ve done into the top financial concerns for female dentists in the UK. The conversation covers:
- How to maximise retirement savings
- Where’s best to save your money for different objectives
- Where you can get funding for professional development
- What you can do to financially support children or grandchildren
This podcast is for information purposes and should not be taken as financial advice.
You can find out more about Wesleyan at www.wesleyan.co.uk