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.

A guide to pensions: the various kinds of pensions you should be aware of
Personal Finance

A guide to pensions: the various kinds of pensions you should be aware of

Since retirement is becoming more and more costly, a pension can be very helpful in setting aside funds so you can enjoy your golden year...

"Investors ought to embrace the nuclear power revival," said Merryn Somerset Webb
Investments

"Investors ought to embrace the nuclear power revival," said Merryn Somerset Webb

This year, a lot is happening. The renaissance of nuclear power is one of the biggest game-changers that you may not have noticed. Until ...

7% increase in inheritance tax revenues: ways to reduce your burden
Investment Advice

7% increase in inheritance tax revenues: ways to reduce your burden

According to the most recent official data from HMRC, inheritance tax revenues are still increasing. In May 2025, estates paid 1 point 5 ...

The London Stock Exchange: Is it in danger?
Investment Advice

The London Stock Exchange: Is it in danger?

What are the implications for the economy and investors? If you look at the headlines about the stock market exodus, you might as...

The five insurance plans that you ought to own
Investment Advice

The five insurance plans that you ought to own

In order to protect yourself in an emergency, we examine five insurance plans that you might need. Insurance isn't the most excit...

Here are some tips for a comfortable retirement in ten years
Personal Finance

Here are some tips for a comfortable retirement in ten years

If you are ten years away from retirement, we examine what actions you should take. All ages should plan for retirement, but as e...

Tax return: The self-employed are unfairly affected by HMRC's upcoming payments on account deadline
Personal Finance

Tax return: The self-employed are unfairly affected by HMRC's upcoming payments on account deadline

As payments on account are due to HMRC in the upcoming weeks, millions of self-employed individuals will receive an additional tax return...

A tech stock with business savvy that is "boffin-led" is Spectra Systems
Investment Advice

A tech stock with business savvy that is "boffin-led" is Spectra Systems

Some publicly traded corporations subtly increase investors' wealth without ever making news. One example is the specialized technology c...

Pound;150 off energy bills: millions more will receive a winter discount
Personal Finance

Pound;150 off energy bills: millions more will receive a winter discount

We clarify who will receive the 150 discount. Thanks to the government's expansion of the Warm Home Discount program, an addition...

Should you purchase? Airtel Africa is dialing the correct numbers
Investment Advice

Should you purchase? Airtel Africa is dialing the correct numbers

Going long on the African mobile phone provider Airtel Africa (LSE: AAF) was one of the page's highly effective tips. By the time I sold ...

The best and worst nations for retirement in terms of tax planning
Personal Finance

The best and worst nations for retirement in terms of tax planning

Which European nations offer the best financial options for those looking to retire overseas? Many people aspire to retire overse...

According to ONS, the annual growth rate of home prices is cut in half to 3 to 5 percent
Investments

According to ONS, the annual growth rate of home prices is cut in half to 3 to 5 percent

How does the remainder of 2025 look? The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reports that the UK's annual house price growth has...