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on 23 May 2013Why the popularity of mini-bonds will continue for investors
Guest blogger David Kilmartin of Capita Registrars looks at why mini-bonds are becoming more popular with investors and why it's a trend that's set to continue. -
on 22 May 2013Mini-bonds: the trendy investment that's bad for most investors
Adrian Lowcock of Hargreaves Lansdown argues that the current trend for mini-bonds could be bad for your financial health. -
on 17 May 2013Why broadband traffic management is a good thing
Kelly Dorset, Head of Products and Digital Care at Plusnet, explains why traffic management means a better broadband service. -
on 13 May 2013Government to cap pension charges
Guest blogger Tom McPhail explains what the Government's latest pension changes mean to your retirement fund. -
on 30 April 2013It's time to help young people Take Charge of their money
A group of charities have announced plans to work together to help young people become financially capable, enterprising and employable, explains guest blogger David Frost CBE. -
on 28 March 2013The cost of not switching broadband
Broadband seems to get cheaper all the time and yet many of us stick with the same provider or package for years, wasting money and missing out on new deals. -
on 25 March 2013It's time to dispel the myths about structured products
Guest blogger Gary Dale of Investec explains why structured products are not as bad as some make out. -
on 24 March 2013Your end of tax year checklist
Guest blogger Damien Fahy has put together a handy list of things you should think about before the current tax year comes to a close. -
on 13 March 2013Why you should include gold in your pension
Guest blogger Daniel Fisher of Physical Gold looks at the arguments in favour of including gold in your retirement plans. -
on 21 February 2013The hidden costs of retirement housing
Guest blogger Joe Oldman of Age UK looks at the hidden costs of retirement housing and steps the OFT has taken to clean up the problem. -
on 01 February 2013
Workplace pensions: why you mustn't switch off!
Research suggests that auto enrolment will convince many that their retirement is sorted and that they have no need to engage with their pension. And that's a dangerous mistake to make. -
on 31 January 2013
Why we believe in clearer pensions charges
Jamie Jenkins, head of workplace strategy at Standard Life, looks at the new agreement concerning the disclosure of pensions charges and whether it really will help us understand whether we are getting value for money. -
on 30 January 2013Why we need financial education in schools
Guest blogger Tracey Bleakley of the Personal Finance Education Group (pfeg) explains why financial education needs to be part of the national curriculum as a matter of urgency. -
on 14 January 2013Switching broadband: Is it worth the effort?
Broadband customers pay over the odds to avoid the 'hassle' of changing provider, but is it really that difficult to switch to a better deal? -
on 09 January 2013How the gender directive has affected annuities
The EU's Gender Directive came into being in December, forcing insurers to ignore gender when pricing up products. Guest blogger Tom McPhail of Hargreaves Lansdown looks at what it has meant for annuity pricing nearly a month on. -
on 19 December 2012Why property can never be a short-term investment
Guest blogger Sean Oldfield of Castle Trust explains why viewing your home as an investment for the short-term can be a dangerous game. -
on 26 November 2012Make the money you have today go further tomorrow
To mark Financial Planning Week, guest blogger Rebecca Taylor of Dunham Financial Services looks at how following a technique used by Team GB's cyclists you can ensure the money you have today goes further tomorrow. -
on 22 November 2012Get half-price broadband before Christmas
Want to save money in the final weeks before Christmas? Look no further than your home phone and broadband provider. -
on 19 November 2012Expression of wish: what happens to your pension after death?
Guest blogger Julie Hutchison of Standard Life looks at an important form that ensures your pension goes where you want it to should you die before retirement. -
on 06 November 2012PPI claims management firms aren't all evil!
Guest blogger Craig Lowther of MoneyBoomerang argues the case for why PPI claims management firms are getting a rough deal. -
on 02 November 2012
Buying an annuity? You need to act now!
Guest blogger Tom McPhail of Hargreaves Lansdown looks at why the incoming Gender Directive means time is of the essence if you want to buy an annuity. -
on 19 October 2012
How to find the right broadband deal
Whether it's a faster connection, unlimited downloads or just cheaper broadband you're looking for - there's a deal out there just waiting to be found... -
on 19 October 2012The top five collectible investments
Collectible investments - such as stamps and clothes worn by film starts - can make you decent profits. Paul Fraser, founder of Paul Fraser Collectibles, tells us about some of the top investments in this area. -
on 17 September 2012It's time to give structured products a chance
Guest blogger Ian Lowes of Lowes Financial Management looks at why structured products - an investment with a less-than-brilliant reputation - is starting to get some love. -
on 07 September 2012Pensions: trust or contract?
The distinction between contract-based and trust-based pensions might seem unimportant. But it can affect how much control you have over your retirement nest egg. Guest blogger Richard Butcher, from Pitman Trustees, explains what pension trustees do. -
on 03 September 2012
Avoid paying off your mortgage in old age
As thousands face paying off their mortgage even after giving up work, guest blogger Andrea Rozario of the Equity Release Council looks at what steps you can take to avoid it. -
on 14 August 2012Missed payments: how long do they stay on your credit record?
Guest blogger Darren Beach of Experian looks at how long your credit record suffers for if you happen to miss a payment -
on 09 August 2012
Over-55s increasing saving to pay for social care
Guest blogger Roger Marsden, head of retirement at Aviva, looks at the Government's plans for social care and the steps those nearing retirement are already taking to prepare. -
on 03 August 2012
What is a pension trustee?
The majority of workplace pension schemes are trusts and are run by trustees who are separate from the employer. Guest blogger Richard Butcher of Pitman Trustees, explains what pension trustees do. -
on 30 June 2012Ten questions you should ask a financial planner
Guest blogger Nick Cann of the Institute of Financial Planning looks at the questions you need to ask before selecting a financial planner. -
on 17 June 2012How to pick a financial planner
Guest blogger Nick Cann of the Institute of Financial Planning looks at the role financial planners can play in helping us get on top of your finances. -
on 10 June 2012The spending we refuse to ditch
Guest blogger Richard Kelsall of Aviva looks at the spending habits we refuse to abandon, no matter what money worries we may have. -
on 28 May 2012Criticism of Junior ISAs is unfair
Guest blogger Simon Ellis of Legal & General Investments argues that Junior ISAs are being unfairly damned. -
on 15 May 2012
Why a SIPP is the smartest way to save for retirement
Guest blogger Stewart Dick of Hornbuckle Mitchell looks at how to get the most out of a SIPP. -
on 14 May 2012
Auto-enrolment: pensions are getting better, but nobody knows it
Guest blogger Graham Boffey of Aviva looks at the benefits of auto-enrolment to our pensions, and why so few of us even know it's happening. -
on 09 May 2012The identity fraud capital of the UK
Guest blogger Darren Beach looks at the town that has overtaken London as the identity fraud capital of the UK -
on 09 May 2012
Time to end this charges rip-off
Guest blogger Gina Miller of the True and Fair campaign explains why more transparency is needed about the fees we pay for our investments. -
on 06 May 2012New plans to regulate Wills are overdue!
Guest blogger John Bunker of Thomas Eggar LLP looks at new proposals to regulate Wills, and why they are a step in the right direction. -
on 19 April 2012
Regular gifts out of income: cut your inheritance tax bill by giving your money away!
Guest blogger Carl Lamb, managing director of IFA Almary Green, looks at how to make the most of your gifting allowances in order to cut your inheritance tax bill. -
on 17 April 2012Contracting out your pension abolished: what it means for you
Guest blogger Stuart Grennan of Gallagher Private Clients looks at the history of contracting out pensions, and what its abolition means for your money. -
on 08 April 2012Shame and embarrassment stopping people claiming benefits
Guest blogger emma Aldridge of Turn2us explains why so many of are missing out on benefits we are entitled to, and what the charity is doing to change that. -
on 02 February 2012Sky TV more important than life insurance
Guest blogger Louise Colley of Aviva looks at the big risks many families are taking by ignoring insurance in favour of Sky TV. -
on 28 January 2012
New way to make sense of pensions jargon
Guest blogger Tim Jones, chief executive of the new, not-for-profit pension scheme NEST, discusses its mission to bust pensions jargon. -
on 09 December 2011
Annuity rates to fall as much as 20%
Annuity rates continue to fall, and may fall another 20% yet. So how can you limit the damage? -
on 09 December 2011Young people are more money-savvy than you think
Guest blogger Paul Godwin of Aviva looks at a campaign aimed at helping younger people make the most of their money. -
on 22 November 2011Understanding the risks of peer-to-peer lending
Guest blogger Alex Gowar of peer-to-peer lender RateSetter explains why peer-to-peer lending is not as risky as it may seem. -
on 21 November 2011
10 steps to financial fitness
Guest blogger Mike Stafford, of the Institute of Financial Planning, highlights ten simple steps to financial planning success. -
on 12 October 2011
Baby boomers face pension shock
In the space of a few short years the retirement awaiting the baby boomer generation has turned ugly. So what should they do? -
on 09 September 2011
Why being a 'Commitment Sleepwalker' will cost you
Guest blogger John Lawson of Standard Life explains the three main stages of financial commitment, and how knowing which group you fall into can help boost your finances in the future. -
on 04 September 2011
You'll have to pay for your own care in retirement!
Guest blogger Clive Bolton of Aviva looks at the care dilemma the over 55s face. -
on 01 September 2011The danger of ignoring your pension!
Many of us are happy to forget about pension once it's opened and set up, but this can be an expensive error. -
on 02 August 2011Authorities making a mess of measuring risk
Guest blogger John Lawson of Standard Life looks at the proposals for measuring funds' level of risk, and why they miss the point. -
on 19 July 2011
Make money from mobile phone apps
Guest blogger Jamie Lyons explains how having an idea for a mobile phone app can see you quids in. -
on 12 July 2011
It's time to switch to career average pensions
Guest blogger Bob Bullivant explains why career average pension schemes are a fairer proposition. -
on 29 June 2011
How to prepare for your care in retirement
Guest blogger Jonathan Bruce of Prestige Nursing & Care looks at the care home crisis, and how to prepare. -
on 25 June 2011How to make money from US property
US foreclosure market offers once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for shrewd investors, explains guest blogger Nigel Gough. -
on 24 June 2011
Why pension reform may be overburdening the young
Guest blogger Bob Bullivant explains why he's uncomfortable with the pensions burden placed on the next generation. -
on 01 June 2011
Enjoy your employers' cash in retirement
Guest blogger Paul Goodwin of Aviva looks at what auto-enrolment could mean for future generations of pensioners. -
on 19 May 2011Parents, give your child a decent retirement!
Guest blogger John Lawson of Standard Life looks at whether parents should consider paying into pensions for their children. -
on 27 April 2011
How to plan your pension
Guest blogger Philip Brown looks at the things you should consider when planning your retirement savings. -
on 01 April 2011
A month of change for pensions
There are lots of changes to pensions coming up in April - so what does it all mean? -
on 28 March 2011
How to avoid a retirement in the red
Guest blogger Clive Bolton of Aviva looks at why so many are reaching retirement still in debt, and how to avoid an indebted twilight. -
on 03 March 2011
It pays to fix your savings
Guest blogger Richard Brown of first direct looks at how to get the best return from your savings. -
on 14 January 2011Why thinking short-term can boost your pension!
When it comes to buying annuities, many of us are ignorant of the potential benefits of going with a short-term annuity. -
on 17 December 2010
How to get started with spread betting
Guest blogger Joshua Raymond of City Index explains how spread betting works, and how to go about making some cash from it. -
on 26 November 2010
Don't miss out on a richer retirement
Guest blogger Bob Bullivant explains why ignoring the open market when shopping for an annuity could cost you a small fortune. -
on 19 November 2010
You can't afford not to plan your finances!
Guest blogger Sue Whitbread, of the Institute of Financial Planning, explains the importance of getting your financial plans in order -
on 10 September 2010
How to beat low annuity rates
Guest blogger Saran Allott-Davey at Heron House Financial Management asks whether unsecured pension is a good alternative to annuities. -
on 07 July 2010
The most important financial decision you'll ever make
Guest blogger Brian Morgan, director at Heath Lambert Consulting explains why choosing how to take benefits from your pension is never a decision to be taken lightly. -
on 18 June 2010
A clever way to escape inheritance tax
Saran Allott-Davey of Heron House Financial Management explains how to protect more of your money from inheritance tax. -
on 11 June 2010
How NS&I index-linked savings certificates really work
How do index-linked savings certificates really work? NS&I provides the definitive answer.
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