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About Opal :: FAQs
 
Corporate Members
 
Q. Do you advise companies or individuals?
A. Both. Specifically, one of our corporate services is to provide pension and benefit advice for employees.
 
Q. Can you manage all of our benefits and still offer independence?
A. Absolutely. We individually break down each element of your benefits package to select the best provider for you and then package everything together to simplify your administration and reduce your costs.
 
Private Individuals
 
Q. How much is it going to cost?
A. Once your requirements have been clarified, you will be provided with precise costs. Until you have received these, you are not committed to anything.
 
Q. What do I need to bring with me to my 1:1 meeting?
A. Any existing pension information, plus have a think about how much you can afford to save for your retirement.
 
Q. What is the basic state pension for a 65 year old?
A. For 2008/09 the allowance is £90.70 for a single person and £145.05 for a married couple consisting of a woman with no entitlement of her own and a man with full baasic state pension entitlement.
 
Q. How do I increase my Pension contribution?
A. Contact our client services team and they will arrange this for you. t: 0845 013 8724 or
e: clientservices@opalifa.co.uk
 
Q. How do I change my personal details?
A. Contact our client services team and they will be happy to amend your details. t: 0845 013 8724 or
e: clientservices@opalifa.co.uk
 
Q. How much can I pay into my pension?
A. Up to 100% of your salary. Contact Opal for further details.
 
Q. How do I get higher rate tax relief?
A. Either contact your local tax office or complete a self assessment form at the end of the tax year.
 

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