The Treasury is raiding large pension fundsIt’s easier than you think to run up against the pensions lifetime allowance, says David Prosser. Although the government insists that the lifetime allowance (LTA)on pension funds is a …
What you built as a child should be securedChild trust funds turn 16 this year – but a million accounts have been abandoned. Is yours one of them? From this Saturday, 1 September, children turning …
Defined-benefit pension schemes may have to stop super-generous payouts to leaversA couple of years ago, when I first started writing about whether or whether not you should think about transferring out of your defined-benefit pension …
Do you need your own car for the odd jaunt?Car clubs are becoming increasingly popular, but it’s worth sitting down and doing the numbers. If you live somewhere with fairly decent public transport, and don’t …
Take it from Buzz: choose your attorney carefullyYou should consider appointing someone to handle your finances in case you lose the capacity to do so. Many of us have made financial plans for our later …
Doing it yourself can be costlyIf you have a DIY pension, keep an eye on the fees. The government has unveiled an investigation into pension charges. The inquiry, due to report in September, reflects concern …
Airport car hire is the worstCars I have rented in the past six months: a Fiat Panda (France); a Volvo XC40 (Italy); a Renault Megane (France); and a nondescript, too-small piece of nothingness, the brand …
Hiring a car can be a stressful businessOne thing you will hear endlessly from anyone writing about the nightmares of hiring a car is that you must read and understand the contract before you sign …
Turn to the money pagesA no-deal Brexit could scupper payouts for retirees in Europe. Should you worry? Ano-deal Brexit could result in tens of thousands of expat Britons being denied access to their pensions. This …
Bank of England boss Mark Carney: hey big spenderThe Bank of England has just raised interest rates – to 0.75%. Might as well make the most of it, says Ruth Jackson. Last week, the Bank …