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.

Should you use the value tied up in your home to help pay for retirement?
Investment Advice

Should you use the value tied up in your home to help pay for retirement?

?brbrbrbrMore than half of UK savers doubt their retirement savings will cover their needs. For some, the shortfall may mean draw...

‘State pension triple lock is unsustainable - change is needed'
Personal Finance

‘State pension triple lock is unsustainable - change is needed'

Andy Burnham accepts that changing the state pension triple lock could cost him votes. "I won't pretend some of this won't be difficult,"...

These 21 investment trusts have paid dividends for at least 20 years
Investment Advice

These 21 investment trusts have paid dividends for at least 20 years

The capacity of investment trusts to distribute dividends even in lean economic times is one of their main draws. Nonetheless, so...

Apple's "iFlation" pricing strategy is detrimental to capitalism
Investment Advice

Apple's "iFlation" pricing strategy is detrimental to capitalism

Who says Apple doesn't innovate anymore? iFlation is a brand-new product that follows the iPhone and iPad. The device's ability to fold i...

The discount must be closed by Caledonia Investments
Investments

The discount must be closed by Caledonia Investments

One of the more obscure investment trusts on the market is Caledonia Investments (LSE: CLDN). The 3.1 billion fund was established by the...

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...