MoneyAre dividends the best way to return money to investment trust shareholders?March 14, 202374Dividends are one of the great things about investment trusts. During downturns or at times of market volatility, they offer...
Pension‘I want to pass on a £2.7mn pension – how do I cut my tax bill?’March 10, 202360Tim and his wife want to fund a comfortable retirement and possible care costsThey want to buy their child a...
InvestingHow to protect the London stock marketMarch 9, 2023190They say that two is a coincidence, but three’s a trend. So when Softbank opted for a US rather than...
Funds‘Can we fund care and leave a hefty inheritance?’March 3, 202360These investors want to build up assets within trusts for their children and future generations of their familyThey want to reduce...
EconomyEconomic outlook: 20-24 February – Investors’ ChronicleFebruary 17, 202379Purchasing Managers’ Indices (PMIs) are, in theory, a straightforward indicator. When the index moves above 50, it signals growth, while any...
Funds‘Can we have retirement income of £100,000 a year and take three luxury holidays?’February 10, 202355These investors should use their full annual Isa allowancesThey could invest some of their cashBonds offer a more attractive yield...
BankingEU green spending puts pressure on UK to actFebruary 10, 202359The European Commission’s (EC) new Green Deal Industrial Plan includes proposals to ease state aid rules to make subsidies more...
FundsThink carefully before picking income fundsFebruary 1, 202358UK income funds came into their own in 2022, riding a strong dividend recovery and in some cases tapping into enormous gains made...
CurrenciesTwo gems with high yields and room to riseJanuary 27, 202343It’s only sensible to run with a holding until the valuation becomes excessive or the investment case alters. A good...
Funds‘Can I go part-time now and still afford to retire later?’January 27, 202355Drawing first from non-tax privileged accounts should help to increase the longevity of the portfolios and help to leave an inheritance for this investor's childPrioritising...