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.

During last year's budget-related frenzy, pension tax-free cash withdrawals increased by 61%
Personal Finance

During last year's budget-related frenzy, pension tax-free cash withdrawals increased by 61%

We examine how to prevent regrets about retirement and what to do if you took the money last year in response to budget rumors. D...

At a discount, emerging market stocks offer robust growth
Investment Advice

At a discount, emerging market stocks offer robust growth

Although the emerging-market bull isn't quite back yet, investors are giving it serious thought. As a whole, emerging markets (EMs) have ...

Following Google Chrome's decision, Alphabet shares surge
Investment Advice

Following Google Chrome's decision, Alphabet shares surge

A US court decision that the search giant will not be compelled to sell off its Chrome browser caused shares of Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL), ...

The reasons why a comfortable retirement might be unattainable and the top financial priorities by age
Personal Finance

The reasons why a comfortable retirement might be unattainable and the top financial priorities by age

With the exception of the youngest generation, everyone's top financial priority is to have a comfortable retirement. However, the data i...

Families in rural Britain are forced to "split up or sell" their farms, so here are five alternatives to Reeves' inheritance tax raid
Investment Advice

Families in rural Britain are forced to "split up or sell" their farms, so here are five alternatives to Reeves' inheritance tax raid

In a community with 90% agricultural land, farmers and local council members have urged chancellor Rachel Reeves to reconsider her inheri...

High earners could experience a shock of £65,000
Personal Finance

High earners could experience a shock of £65,000

The largest shock of all could befall the highest earners, as only 43% of households are on track for a sufficient retirement income....

Can landlords be subject to National Insurance on their rental income?
Personal Finance

Can landlords be subject to National Insurance on their rental income?

The most recent rumors suggest that the Treasury may target landlords in the Autumn Budget by reducing rental income to National Insuranc...

How to obtain the most favorable rates for travel money
Personal Finance

How to obtain the most favorable rates for travel money

While planning a much-needed vacation, you may be preoccupied with other things, such as booking flights or locating the best travel insu...

Identifying scams: Is the Financial Conduct Authority actually contacting you?
Personal Finance

Identifying scams: Is the Financial Conduct Authority actually contacting you?

Here's how to identify scammers. Scammers posing as the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have targeted thousands of people in an...

Your energy bill can be reduced in 14 ways
Personal Finance

Your energy bill can be reduced in 14 ways

In the fall, many of us will be considering ways to reduce our energy costs as they are expected to increase. From October 1 to D...

Zoopla: One-third of homebuyers are uncertain due to property tax speculation
Investments

Zoopla: One-third of homebuyers are uncertain due to property tax speculation

Market activity may be impacted if some homebuyers choose to "wait and see" due to speculation about an annual property tax on ...

"Tech giants can learn a lesson from Kodak's rise and decline"
Investment Advice

"Tech giants can learn a lesson from Kodak's rise and decline"

The last image at the end of the reel is the last snapshot. The headlines for possible Kodak corporate obituaries speak for themselves. E...