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.

As a rule change is imminent, pensioners are "running down larger pots" to avoid inheritance tax
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As a rule change is imminent, pensioners are "running down larger pots" to avoid inheritance tax

In an effort to lower potential inheritance tax (IHT) obligations, there is mounting evidence that pensioners with larger defined contrib...

Is investing in energy provider SSE a good idea?
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Is investing in energy provider SSE a good idea?

Here's how to manipulate the price of SSE shares. Utility companies are typically viewed as defensive investments because they su...

Winners of the March Premium Bonds jackpot were announced; did you win a million pounds?
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Winners of the March Premium Bonds jackpot were announced; did you win a million pounds?

After winning the top $1 million prize in NS&I's March draw, two holders of Premium Bonds will be ecstatic. Liverpool is home to ...

Tax receipts: Rachel Reeves "should hand back the cash" from her bumper haul
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Tax receipts: Rachel Reeves "should hand back the cash" from her bumper haul

However, what is the source of the funds? The news about tax receipts was better than what we usually hear. January's data appear...

Financial education: teaching your kids about money
Personal Finance

Financial education: teaching your kids about money

It's time to regain authority. How can we help kids learn more about the fundamentals of money management? This is an issue that ...

Is it possible to obtain more affordable loans under "significant" FCA credit proposals?
Personal Finance

Is it possible to obtain more affordable loans under "significant" FCA credit proposals?

The financial watchdog's new proposals could improve consumers' access to affordable credit and lower loan rates. Lenders would h...

And why you should combine gold and bitcoin
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And why you should combine gold and bitcoin

Here's why you ought to own both. I've been and still am bullish about gold and bitcoin. I combined the two on a risk-weighted ba...

Eight top-rated homes with galleries of minstrels for sale
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Eight top-rated homes with galleries of minstrels for sale

Image 1 of 3: Old Plawhatch House in Sharpthorne, East Grinstead, East Sussex, for sale with a minstrels' gallery. East Grinstead, East S...

The rare books are fetching thousands of dollars
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The rare books are fetching thousands of dollars

What is the true price at which they are selling? The fact that Emerald Fennell's recent film adaptation of Wuthering Heights hea...

How to make investments when consumer brands lose their luster
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How to make investments when consumer brands lose their luster

Consumers only want products that are affordable and functional. According to Kaylie Pferten, the industry titans are having trouble with...

Easy ways to save before the end of the tax year: boost your pension before April 5
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Easy ways to save before the end of the tax year: boost your pension before April 5

There are just a few weeks left for pension savers who want to maximize their retirement savings to benefit from all of the (increasingly...

Eight of the greatest homes with gorgeous kitchens are up for sale
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Eight of the greatest homes with gorgeous kitchens are up for sale

Image 1 of 3 Stoulgrove House, Woodcroft, Chepstow, Gloucestershire, is a property for sale with a lovely kitchen. Gloucestershire's Stou...