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About Max Spurgeon

Max is a Director at Legal & Medical Investments and a reputable financial planning consultant to doctors and dentists in the Midlands. He has been a guest speaker at medical and dental events throughout the country. Well known for his colourful presentations, he brings light to subjects that can often be perceived as being somewhat vanilla!

3 reasons to have a pension pot over the allowed £1 million

3 reasons to have a pension pot over the allowed limit

2nd March 2018

From the 6th April 2018, doctors and dentists who have more than £1,030,000¹ in their pension pot are very likely…

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The cost of financial advice and investing

It’s all about the charges! The cost of advice and investing

13th February 2018

Do you know how much you’re being charged for financial advice and investing? Legally, financial advisers and providers must give…

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Why I want to buy a second home

Buying a holiday home: A waste of money but I want one!

1st December 2017

There are so many things in life that are better rented than owned – skis, boats, jacuzzis. Surely holiday homes…

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Comparing doctors and dentists pay

Who gets paid more: a doctor or a dentist?

8th September 2017

From a purely monetary perspective, have you ever thought “would I have been better off training as a doctor or…

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What you need to know about Clinical Excellence Awards

Clinical Excellence Awards: What you need to know

5th June 2017

Loved and loathed, Clinical Excellence Awards (CEAs) are awarded to consultants and academic GPs who perform ‘over and above’ what…

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The impact of Budget 2016 on doctors and dentists

Budget 2016: The changes that affect doctors and dentists

17th March 2016

We have cut through the swathes of Budget 2016 articles to bring you a short update on the matters that…

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How much is 'enough' for you to stop working?

How much is ‘enough’ to stop working?

2nd November 2015

Apparently we’re living longer but not necessarily enjoying good health in old age. Pension schemes, including the NHS Pension Scheme,…

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NHS Pension 2015 Scheme

2015 NHS Pension: 5 details you need to know

12th March 2015

On the 1st April 2015, 75%* of existing NHS employees and all new NHS Pension members will join the new…

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