Weigh the Options

Weigh the Options

This article was written by Raymond Pecotic and first published in The West Australian, Your Money, 11 October 2021 You are in your mid-50s. You’re at, or fast approaching career peak earnings.  The kids are grown up and many of the expenses associated with raising...
When moving a UK pension makes sense

When moving a UK pension makes sense

Members of UK defined-benefit super schemes are the unexpected winners from low bond yields. Dismal returns on deposits and bonds continue to haunt retirees, but there could be a silver lining for some UK defined-benefit super scheme members who now live permanently...
The Ace up GESB’s Sleeve

The Ace up GESB’s Sleeve

This article was first published in The West Australian Newspaper on 9th August, 2021. Written by Raymond Pecotic, Managing Director of Empire Financial Group. For most people approaching retirement, the aim is to get as much money as possible into superannuation to...