As with parenting, constraints are not enemies. Quite the opposite in fact
Servicing costs are crippling, but it’s an investment, right?
I’m afraid he will put me through economic hell
Savers with environmental and other ethical concerns now have plenty of options to vote with their money
The ‘dower principle’ of passing on a residence while still alive can have advantages if you’re trying to minimise IHT — but there are pitfalls
Many take out the wrong kind of protection insurance, leaving them with overlapping — or inadequate — cover
Companies often evolve through restructuring. As investors, we have to be on top of the detail
UK financial advice firm beats competition from larger, national companies in the annual FT Adviser rankings
I’m also considering setting up a trust for my two adult children but am open to other ideas
If new rules for ‘blank-cheque’ vehicles lead to a revival investors should tread carefully
The number of low-price, highly speculative stocks on exchanges has exploded, harming investors
A balanced portfolio has the best chance of preserving the long-term value of pension savings against price rise shocks
Head, heart and network are all important when deciding what to do with our money
Investors are rushing to use their allotments for Isa and pensions accounts in anticipation of Labour’s first Budget
As the fourth quarter looms, portfolio risk, US equities and China are all that matters
The first Isa millionaire says there are only two essentials in investing: common sense and patience
I’m after any funds replicating an emerging markets ex-Asia index
Attendees of the FT Weekend Festival are selling assets and passing on inheritances ahead of October’s Budget
I think I would be better off financially if I filed for divorce in the UK
Care home shortage and a stabilising residential market offer opportunities in rate-sensitive property funds
Sir Douglas Flint joins calls to boost personal finance teaching in schools
With interest rates higher, many schemes are moving out of deficit, which could feed through to share prices
I’ve come into some inheritance and would like to buy a property to rent out but tax is a concern
Elephantine salaries for young employees make smart hiring decisions more imperative than ever
Fiddling with pensions taxation could blight the retirement prospects of millions
