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.

Contributions to national insurance: what are they?
Investment Advice

Contributions to national insurance: what are they?

This is our guide to help you understand national insurance. Employees and independent contractors must pay the National Insuranc...

Here are eight of the top homes with mountain views that are for sale
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Here are eight of the top homes with mountain views that are for sale

One house in Sealladh an Loch, Foyers, Inverness, is up for sale. A modern house with expansive views of Loch Ness in a highland ...

RICS: As the Autumn Budget approaches, property market confidence continues to decline
Investments

RICS: As the Autumn Budget approaches, property market confidence continues to decline

Estate agents and surveyors have reported a decline in buyer demand and sales activity in August, further undermining confidence in the r...

Is this a favorable moment to make infrastructure investments?
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Is this a favorable moment to make infrastructure investments?

In times when the emphasis is on dazzling, fast-growing tech stocks, infrastructure stocks may take a backseat. However, there ar...

What are green mortgages, and how much can you save?
Personal Finance

What are green mortgages, and how much can you save?

We examine the eligibility requirements, application process, available cashback, and mortgage rates. Homeowners now have access ...

Europe defies the trend, but retail investors withdraw £108 billion from stocks
Investments

Europe defies the trend, but retail investors withdraw £108 billion from stocks

Retail investors in the UK withdrew 11.8 billion from equity funds in July, nearly twice as much as they did in June (912 million), accor...

The reasons behind the reduction in gift-giving among 10% of retirees
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The reasons behind the reduction in gift-giving among 10% of retirees

As financial pressures increase, more retirees intend to reduce the amount of gifts they give to their children and grandchildren. ...

Will gold mining stocks continue to outperform gold?
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Will gold mining stocks continue to outperform gold?

Kaylie Pferten advises, "Enjoy the ride while it lasts." In gold, there have been two significant recent developments. ...

The bubble is called time by the AI barons
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The bubble is called time by the AI barons

They might become the ones who bring about their own downfall. Sam Altman, the founder of OpenAI, the company that makes ChatGPT,...

Would wealth taxes be effective in Britain? What are they?
Personal Finance

Would wealth taxes be effective in Britain? What are they?

Are wealth taxes a viable solution? h2Wealth taxes: what are them?/h2 Taxes that require you to pay a levy based on your ass...

Should you invest in Automatic Data Processing? It's profitable to organize offices
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Should you invest in Automatic Data Processing? It's profitable to organize offices

The organization has become a one-stop shop for workplace management. Data processing that is automatic. (ADP), a $123 billion mu...

Identifying value in international stock markets
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Identifying value in international stock markets

The global equity markets are undergoing an intriguing transition. Investors are turning their attention from US stocks to stocks in othe...