MoneyElection 2024 – what each manifesto means for your money and how to protect your finances ahead of July 4June 14, 202420THIS week has seen each major political party reveal its manifesto promises ahead of the general election on July 4.As...
FinanceWhat does the UK general election mean for your finances?May 23, 202423Prime minister Rishi Sunak calls a general election for 4 July. (KIRSTY WIGGLESWORTH via Getty Images)Prime minister Rishi Sunak’s suit...
EconomyPensions giant to create UK superfund in boost for HuntApril 7, 202467Smaller funds traditionally do not have the financial firepower to tap into these investments because of the higher costs charged...
EconomySix ways Britain can fix its looming retirement crisisMarch 31, 202460First, tackling the problem at source. It is often assumed that you cannot fight demographics, but this is not always...
EconomyPensioners are the hardest hit in zero-growth BritainMarch 29, 202456Here’s the problem, however. Pensioners are suffering more than any other single group.Analysis by the Resolution Foundation this week found...
Funds‘How do I turn my £312k Isa into £50k a year retirement income?’March 16, 202460Now turning to the Isa portfolio, it seems that most of the investments are in shares, infrastructure and commodities. While...
BankingMillions of pensioners could face bank account inspectionsFebruary 23, 202460Sir Stephen Timms, chair of the work and pensions committee, warned that ministers had failed to make a convincing case...
Pension‘I went back to work into my 80s because my frozen pension became worthless’November 3, 202342Lord Davies of Brixton, a member of an All Party Parliamentary Group lobbying for change said: “It’s clearly an injustice...
Pension‘My once-generous pension is now earning a pittance – is this legal?’October 23, 202334Write to Pensions Doctor with your pension problem: [email protected]. Columns are published weeklyDear Becky,I am currently in receipt of the...
PensionWhen to start taking your pension seriously – or risk a poor retirementOctober 22, 202332To achieve this level, a couple who shared costs and each received the full new state pension would need to...