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.

Is the semiconductor market getting stretched as a result of the stock market selloff?
Investment Advice

Is the semiconductor market getting stretched as a result of the stock market selloff?

Late last week, strong economic data and disappointing results from one semiconductor giant caused stock markets to plummet, pushing inve...

As more families make payments, inheritance tax penalties rise by 35%
Investment Advice

As more families make payments, inheritance tax penalties rise by 35%

Are you ready for the form with 122 questions? According to data from a Freedom of Information request, HMRC is increasingly pena...

Are business rates too high for your organization?
Personal Finance

Are business rates too high for your organization?

Both positive and negative news can be found in the most recent government data on business rate appeals. The number of businesses filing...

Global risk capital is drawn to London's King's Cross
Investments

Global risk capital is drawn to London's King's Cross

Excited talk of "Manchesterism" is overtaking London as political pundits in the UK become fixated on the largest by-election i...

At China's banquet for Trump, Zhou Qunfei, a self-made billionaire, was introduced
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At China's banquet for Trump, Zhou Qunfei, a self-made billionaire, was introduced

At the Chinese state banquet for Donald Trump last month, Zhou Qunfei attracted attention as the "mystery woman" positioned bet...

Investment trust discounts are at their lowest point in four years
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Investment trust discounts are at their lowest point in four years

Fortunes appear to have turned for the UK investment trust industry after a protracted period of trading on double-digit discounts. ...

Months after purchasing a bond, a Premium Bonds saver wins a million pounds Did you win?
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Months after purchasing a bond, a Premium Bonds saver wins a million pounds Did you win?

Following NS&I's confirmation of the June Premium Bonds prize draw winners, two savers have awakened millionaires. Leeds resident...

In 2026, might home prices drop by 5%?
Investments

In 2026, might home prices drop by 5%?

According to some analysts, they might drop by as much as 5% in 2026. Experts caution that before the year is out, the decline in...

In light of the new regulations, landlords should be aware of these important dates
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In light of the new regulations, landlords should be aware of these important dates

These are the important dates that landlords must note in their calendars. Even though landlords have just finished getting ready...

How to profit from the trend of high-protein foods
Investments

How to profit from the trend of high-protein foods

Nowadays, it's difficult to browse the grocery store without seeing items high in protein. Foods high in protein are in high dema...

The top eight sporting estates available for purchase
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The top eight sporting estates available for purchase

The Coachmans House, Dollarbeg, Dollar, Clackmannanshire The Coachmans House, Dollarbeg, Dollar, Clackmannanshire is one of three houses ...

Invest in the future of cancer detection and therapy
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Invest in the future of cancer detection and therapy

Here's how you can support these advancements. Servaas Michielssens, head of healthcare at asset manager Candriam, states that &q...