Articles by Kaylie Pferten

Kaylie Pferten

Kaylie Pferten

A pilot of submersible crafts in a former life, now married to my husband David and writing about investment advice.

Could you use Nationwide's free FlexDirect account to receive £370 in free cash?
Personal Finance

Could you use Nationwide's free FlexDirect account to receive £370 in free cash?

Is it time to switch? The benefits of Nationwide's fee-free FlexDirect current account have been increased, so new clients may re...

The significance of energy performance certificates and how to obtain one
Investments

The significance of energy performance certificates and how to obtain one

Everything you need to know about them is provided here. In addition to being required by law, Energy Performance Certificates (E...

Businesses advise Burnham to abandon the triple lock
Personal Finance

Businesses advise Burnham to abandon the triple lock

Removing the triple lock pensions system could save the Treasury $3.3 billion, but Andy Burnham's government will still need to find ways...

How to increase and safeguard your pension fund if you want to retire by 2041
Personal Finance

How to increase and safeguard your pension fund if you want to retire by 2041

We discuss preparation. Now is the time to face the numbers for those who will be retiring within the next 15 years and have not ...

What do you think rising bond yields signify?
Investment Advice

What do you think rising bond yields signify?

Are bonds a good investment right now? An increase in bond yields can have a big effect on your finances because bonds are essent...

How to sell a retirement portfolio of buy-to-let properties
Investment Advice

How to sell a retirement portfolio of buy-to-let properties

However, more landlords are preparing to sell up due to stricter leasing regulations. First, there are several things to think about....

Who can take advantage of Santander's £240 switching offer?
Financial Advice

Who can take advantage of Santander's £240 switching offer?

We examine who qualifies and how to receive the free money. At the moment, Santander's new bank switching bonus is the highest-pa...

"Labour's mansion tax is going to be a disaster"
Personal Finance

"Labour's mansion tax is going to be a disaster"

Does a heated towel rail in the bathroom, a beautiful water feature at the back of the garden, or a new coat of paint in the kitchen rais...

Is investing in CVS Group a good idea?
Investment Advice

Is investing in CVS Group a good idea?

The CVS Group (LSE:CVSG) is an illustration of how short-term uncertainty can produce alluring investment possibilities. The Comp...

Halfords is making significant progress; should you make an investment?
Investment Advice

Halfords is making significant progress; should you make an investment?

Is investing a good idea right now? Halfords (LSE:HFD) briefly profited from the assumption that everyone would start riding a bi...

Once again, Nvidia's performance exceeded expectations
Investment Advice

Once again, Nvidia's performance exceeded expectations

Following the market close on August 26, Nvidia reported record adjusted quarterly earnings per share (EPS) of $2.22 for the second quart...

The dividend tax net attracted thousands more individuals
Personal Finance

The dividend tax net attracted thousands more individuals

According to new Freedom of Information (FOI) data, the number of people subject to dividend tax is estimated to have increased from 3.14...