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    12 March 2025 2 min

    A short guide for teachers on understanding lump sums

    Get answers to the most asked questions around lump sum entitlement for members of the Teachers Pension Scheme.

    Teachers Pension Scheme Pre-retirement
    Woman at desk with computer looking at papers
    05 March 2025 6 min

    The cost of career breaks for teachers

    Oonagh Morrison, Regional Manager from Wesleyan Financial Services, highlights why pension gaps are still a problem for women and looks at ways to mitigate these gaps.

    Teachers Financial planning Pensions Pre-retirement
    Young couple walking together holding hands
    17 January 2025 9 min

    Investing for retirement

    However far away retirement might be for you, it’s never too early to start thinking about how you’re going to fund it. In this guide, we share everything you need to know about investing for your future.

    Financial planning Pre-retirement Investments
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    29 August 2025 9 min

    A guide to the Local Government Pension Scheme

    Learn how the Local Government Pension Scheme works and its benefits for education leaders.

    Pre-retirement At retirement
    Education professional outside school
    28 August 2025 2 min

    Teachers abandon 'phased retirement' over affordability fears

    Ahead of the new school year, new data shows fewer UK educators are taking advantage of an option to gradually step back from the classroom due to concerns over affordability.

    Retirement Teachers
    Female teacher in classroom with young students
    12 August 2025 8 min

    Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution pension schemes

    In this article, Specialist Financial Adviser from Wesleyan Financial Services, Mark Moroney, highlights the differences between Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution pension schemes.

    Retirement Teachers Pensions Pre-retirement
    Couple sitting in open camper van drinking from cups
    23 July 2025 7 min

    What can I do with my pension lump sum?

    If you’re approaching retirement and know you’ll be receiving a lump sum, here are a few key considerations.

    In retirement At retirement
    Woman sits on sofa with a mug looking at a tablet
    19 June 2025 4 min

    Teachers’ pensions and abatement

    Approaching your normal retirement age but not ready to retire? A rule called abatement could impact your plans. Here’s what you need to know…

    Pre-retirement At retirement
    Female teacher leaning on desk in empty classroom
    18 June 2025 10 min

    Podcast - Do teachers know when they will be able to retire?

    In this podcast, Oonagh Morrison, Regional Manager from Wesleyan Financial Services, discusses retirement options for teachers.

    Retirement Teachers Pre-retirement
    09 June 2025 4 min

    Retirement perks: Why term-time travel tops our teachers’ wish lists

    If you’ve been dreaming of the day that you’ll finally be free to explore the world without the constraints of the school calendar, these hints and tips are for you.

    In retirement At retirement
    Woman looking out of window holding letter
    09 June 2025 5 min

    The impact of divorce on teachers' retirement plans

    Regional Manager from Wesleyan Financial Services, Glen Roberts, discusses the potential impact of divorce or dissolution of a civil partnership on your pension.

    Teachers Financial planning
    19 May 2025 5 min

    Tax planning for teachers at retirement

    Find out what effective tax planning is and how it can benefit teachers who are at or in retirement.

    Teachers In retirement At retirement
    Couple reading a book together
    22 April 2025 4 min

    Transitioning into retirement

    Retirement is about more than financial stability; it’s about finally having the time to do what you want. Find out how to make a successful transition to your post-work years.

    Retirement At retirement
    Yoga class performing yoga pose with sunrise
    15 April 2025 8 min

    A guide to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme

    Break down the complexities of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with this guide for education professionals.

    Teachers Pension Scheme Pre-retirement In retirement
    Professional woman in home office using phone
    25 March 2025 4 min

    Teachers’ pensions and applying for retirement

    If you’re ready to claim your retirement from the classroom but don’t know how, our helpful guide provides a breakdown of considerations and steps to take.

    Teachers Pension Scheme Pre-retirement
    Glen Roberts profile
    19 March 2025 7 min

    Podcast - End of tax year - What teachers and education leaders need to know

    In this podcast, Glen Roberts, Regional Manager from Wesleyan Financial Services, discusses the kinds of things teachers and educators need to know before the tax year end.

    Teachers Financial planning
    Couple in convertible car driving towards sunset
    12 March 2025 2 min

    A short guide for teachers on understanding lump sums

    Get answers to the most asked questions around lump sum entitlement for members of the Teachers Pension Scheme.

    Teachers Pension Scheme Pre-retirement
    Woman at desk with computer looking at papers
    05 March 2025 6 min

    The cost of career breaks for teachers

    Oonagh Morrison, Regional Manager from Wesleyan Financial Services, highlights why pension gaps are still a problem for women and looks at ways to mitigate these gaps.

    Teachers Financial planning Pensions Pre-retirement
    Female teacher addressing students in classroom
    24 February 2025 7 min

    Podcast - Retirement planning for teachers

    In this podcast, Specialist Financial Adviser from Wesleyan Financial Services, Will Adams, covers commonly asked questions teachers have about their pensions and retirement.

    Retirement Teachers
    Woman looks out at view with a viewing scope
    17 February 2025 9 min

    Ways to reduce your inheritance tax bill

    How can you reduce the amount of inheritance tax you pay when you die? From making a will to spousal exemptions, we share ways to help you leave more to your loved ones.

    Financial planning In retirement
    Professional male teacher in office smiling with crossed arms
    05 February 2025 4 min

    Is it ever too early for teachers to get retirement ready?

    William Adams, Specialist Financial Adviser from Wesleyan Financial Services, shares his insights on retirement planning for teachers.

    Retirement Teachers Financial planning
    Mature couple cooking together in modern kitchen
    23 January 2025 5 min

    Mixing your pension options

    The bespoke way to take your pension savings to suit your retirement.

    Pensions At retirement
    Young couple walking together holding hands
    17 January 2025 9 min

    Investing for retirement

    However far away retirement might be for you, it’s never too early to start thinking about how you’re going to fund it. In this guide, we share everything you need to know about investing for your future.

    Financial planning Pre-retirement Investments
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    29 August 2025 9 min

    A guide to the Local Government Pension Scheme

    Learn how the Local Government Pension Scheme works and its benefits for education leaders.

    Pre-retirement At retirement
    Education professional outside school
    28 August 2025 2 min

    Teachers abandon 'phased retirement' over affordability fears

    Ahead of the new school year, new data shows fewer UK educators are taking advantage of an option to gradually step back from the classroom due to concerns over affordability.

    Retirement Teachers
    Female teacher in classroom with young students
    12 August 2025 8 min

    Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution pension schemes

    In this article, Specialist Financial Adviser from Wesleyan Financial Services, Mark Moroney, highlights the differences between Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution pension schemes.

    Retirement Teachers Pensions Pre-retirement
    Couple sitting in open camper van drinking from cups
    23 July 2025 7 min

    What can I do with my pension lump sum?

    If you’re approaching retirement and know you’ll be receiving a lump sum, here are a few key considerations.

    In retirement At retirement
    Woman sits on sofa with a mug looking at a tablet
    19 June 2025 4 min

    Teachers’ pensions and abatement

    Approaching your normal retirement age but not ready to retire? A rule called abatement could impact your plans. Here’s what you need to know…

    Pre-retirement At retirement
    Female teacher leaning on desk in empty classroom
    18 June 2025 10 min

    Podcast - Do teachers know when they will be able to retire?

    In this podcast, Oonagh Morrison, Regional Manager from Wesleyan Financial Services, discusses retirement options for teachers.

    Retirement Teachers Pre-retirement
    09 June 2025 4 min

    Retirement perks: Why term-time travel tops our teachers’ wish lists

    If you’ve been dreaming of the day that you’ll finally be free to explore the world without the constraints of the school calendar, these hints and tips are for you.

    In retirement At retirement
    Woman looking out of window holding letter
    09 June 2025 5 min

    The impact of divorce on teachers' retirement plans

    Regional Manager from Wesleyan Financial Services, Glen Roberts, discusses the potential impact of divorce or dissolution of a civil partnership on your pension.

    Teachers Financial planning
    19 May 2025 5 min

    Tax planning for teachers at retirement

    Find out what effective tax planning is and how it can benefit teachers who are at or in retirement.

    Teachers In retirement At retirement
    Couple reading a book together
    22 April 2025 4 min

    Transitioning into retirement

    Retirement is about more than financial stability; it’s about finally having the time to do what you want. Find out how to make a successful transition to your post-work years.

    Retirement At retirement
    Yoga class performing yoga pose with sunrise
    15 April 2025 8 min

    A guide to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme

    Break down the complexities of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with this guide for education professionals.

    Teachers Pension Scheme Pre-retirement In retirement
    Professional woman in home office using phone
    25 March 2025 4 min

    Teachers’ pensions and applying for retirement

    If you’re ready to claim your retirement from the classroom but don’t know how, our helpful guide provides a breakdown of considerations and steps to take.

    Teachers Pension Scheme Pre-retirement
    Glen Roberts profile
    19 March 2025 7 min

    Podcast - End of tax year - What teachers and education leaders need to know

    In this podcast, Glen Roberts, Regional Manager from Wesleyan Financial Services, discusses the kinds of things teachers and educators need to know before the tax year end.

    Teachers Financial planning
    Couple in convertible car driving towards sunset
    12 March 2025 2 min

    A short guide for teachers on understanding lump sums

    Get answers to the most asked questions around lump sum entitlement for members of the Teachers Pension Scheme.

    Teachers Pension Scheme Pre-retirement
    Woman at desk with computer looking at papers
    05 March 2025 6 min

    The cost of career breaks for teachers

    Oonagh Morrison, Regional Manager from Wesleyan Financial Services, highlights why pension gaps are still a problem for women and looks at ways to mitigate these gaps.

    Teachers Financial planning Pensions Pre-retirement
    Female teacher addressing students in classroom
    24 February 2025 7 min

    Podcast - Retirement planning for teachers

    In this podcast, Specialist Financial Adviser from Wesleyan Financial Services, Will Adams, covers commonly asked questions teachers have about their pensions and retirement.

    Retirement Teachers
    Woman looks out at view with a viewing scope
    17 February 2025 9 min

    Ways to reduce your inheritance tax bill

    How can you reduce the amount of inheritance tax you pay when you die? From making a will to spousal exemptions, we share ways to help you leave more to your loved ones.

    Financial planning In retirement
    Professional male teacher in office smiling with crossed arms
    05 February 2025 4 min

    Is it ever too early for teachers to get retirement ready?

    William Adams, Specialist Financial Adviser from Wesleyan Financial Services, shares his insights on retirement planning for teachers.

    Retirement Teachers Financial planning
    Mature couple cooking together in modern kitchen
    23 January 2025 5 min

    Mixing your pension options

    The bespoke way to take your pension savings to suit your retirement.

    Pensions At retirement
    Young couple walking together holding hands
    17 January 2025 9 min

    Investing for retirement

    However far away retirement might be for you, it’s never too early to start thinking about how you’re going to fund it. In this guide, we share everything you need to know about investing for your future.

    Financial planning Pre-retirement Investments
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