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.

Trump's plan for Ukraine has no peace dividend
Investment Advice

Trump's plan for Ukraine has no peace dividend

The outcome of Donald Trump's attempt to negotiate a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine is still up in the air, but defense stocks are ...

Mansion Tax: How does Rachel Reeves's proposed property tax for high-end homes affect you personally?
Personal Finance

Mansion Tax: How does Rachel Reeves's proposed property tax for high-end homes affect you personally?

How much will be paid by whom? Rachel Reeves confirmed in today's Autumn Budget that high-value home owners will be subject to an...

How pensioners' Winter Fuel Payment would be eliminated by 2030 if the stealth tax freeze was extended
Personal Finance

How pensioners' Winter Fuel Payment would be eliminated by 2030 if the stealth tax freeze was extended

If thresholds stay frozen until the end of the decade, pensioners who rely only on the state pension will have to pay the equivalent of t...

For cryptocurrencies, Circle establishes a new gold standard
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For cryptocurrencies, Circle establishes a new gold standard

They are no longer ; they are making their way into the mainstream, and US-listed Circle is well-positioned to profit. Over the p...

Is there any hope for the renewable energy sector as more clouds form over trusts?
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Is there any hope for the renewable energy sector as more clouds form over trusts?

Before the government's decision to kneecap renewable energy trusts at the end of October, they were already having difficulties. Three y...

In January 2026, energy bills will increase by 02%
Personal Finance

In January 2026, energy bills will increase by 02%

The average dual-fuel household bill in the first quarter of 2026 will be 1,758 per year due to the Ofgem energy price cap increase of 0....

How Europe's new sick man was Germany
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How Europe's new sick man was Germany

What takes place next? h2How are things in Germany?/h2 The country has a relatively new leader who was chosen on the basis o...

Can you trust AI to give you financial advice?
Personal Finance

Can you trust AI to give you financial advice?

Although artificial intelligence (AI) is starting to play a significant role in both our personal and professional lives, there are quest...

Autumn Budget 2025: What we know so far
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Autumn Budget 2025: What we know so far

This is what analysts anticipate and what we currently know. The Autumn Budget, which outlines the government's tax and spending ...

Before a possible budget crackdown, there are low-risk ways to reduce your inheritance tax liability
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Before a possible budget crackdown, there are low-risk ways to reduce your inheritance tax liability

It might be wise to make wise and safe use of the gifting allowances as they currently exist. The budget for next week may jeopar...

Four home improvement ideas that increase the value of buy-to-let properties
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Four home improvement ideas that increase the value of buy-to-let properties

We calculate the potential increase in your buy-to-let. Your buy-to-let (BTL) property may increase in value by tens of thousands...

The number of ISA millionaires has reached a record high Learn how to become one
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The number of ISA millionaires has reached a record high Learn how to become one

The ISA millionaires' secrets are revealed. According to official data, there are now 5,070 ISA millionaires, a record high. ...