Talking General Practice

GP Money Matters: GP career trends and financial planning

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Show Notes

GP Money Matters is a series of special bonus episodes of Talking General Practice sponsored by Wesleyan where we look at key personal finance issues that affect GPs.

In this episode GPonline editor Emma Bower talks to Wendy Baillie, a chartered financial planner and the retirement lead for the medical division at Wesleyan, about research the company recently undertook looking at GP career trends and GPs’ views on various personal finance issues.

Wendy explains how GPs’ attitude to work has changed in recent years, the impact workload and future uncertainty about the GP contract has had on decisions to retire early or move towards a portfolio career, and what that means for GPs’ finances.

She also offers some practical guidance for GPs on financial planning and ensuring they have the money they need for the future that they want. This episode was produced by Czarina Deen.

This podcast is intended for general information purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Individual circumstances may vary.

Useful links The research mentioned in this podcast was commissioned by Wesleyan Assurance Society – visit wesleyan.co.uk/theory-in-practice for more information. To learn more about the financial considerations discussed in this podcast, you can book an appointment with a specialist financial adviser at Wesleyan Financial Services. Charges may apply. If you want to find out more about Wesleyan following this podcast, you can visit wesleyan.co.uk/gppodcast

About Wesleyan Wesleyan Financial Services supports doctors with advice shaped around the realities of the profession.

From complex income structures and portfolio careers to the NHS Pension Scheme and retirement options, its Specialist Financial Advisers work closely with doctors every day. Recognised by the NHS as able to give guidance on the NHS Pension Scheme, Wesleyan brings trusted expertise to key financial decisions. Combining financial planning, investment advice and protection, it helps doctors make confident, informed choices.

96% of doctors rated their specialist financial adviser as very good or excellent, reflecting a focused service that helps doctors protect their income, grow wealth and plan ahead with confidence.

Remember: The value of investments can go down as well as up, and you may get back less than you invest.

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