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.

"Sell in May" is a costly myth
Investments

"Sell in May" is a costly myth

With a 6% gain for the month, the SandP 500 just recorded its best May since 1990. The saying "sell in May and go away" has bee...

Is it worth purchasing a retail bond that pays 75 percent?
Investments

Is it worth purchasing a retail bond that pays 75 percent?

The interest rates on popular savings accounts are surpassed by a new retail bond that has been introduced that pays a 7.5 percent coupon...

The stocks are leading the cryptocurrency charge
Investment Advice

The stocks are leading the cryptocurrency charge

Kaylie Pferten says to buy now before the crowds arrive. The US and China are the only nations with more bitcoin than the UK, wit...

Does buying to rent still make sense now that rents are rising at the slowest rate in four years?
Investment Advice

Does buying to rent still make sense now that rents are rising at the slowest rate in four years?

Is buy-to-let still a profitable option? As affordability pressures begin to bite and tenant demand cools, rents are increasing a...

Should you take advantage of a half-priced investment trust to get a deal?
Investment Advice

Should you take advantage of a half-priced investment trust to get a deal?

Are they a deal or a trap? The London Stock Exchange is where investment trust shares are bought and sold. Accordingly, trusts ha...

Pensioner poverty hotspots are areas in the UK where retirement is particularly difficult
Personal Finance

Pensioner poverty hotspots are areas in the UK where retirement is particularly difficult

According to new research, older people in some regions of the UK are struggling financially more than others, making them part of a grow...

What is emotional investing and how can it be avoided?
Investments

What is emotional investing and how can it be avoided?

Whether it's excitement, fear, or anxiety, it's likely that we've all allowed our feelings to influence our investment choices. T...

Should you forgo a larger pension in exchange for a higher salary?
Personal Finance

Should you forgo a larger pension in exchange for a higher salary?

One of the best ways to increase your personal wealth is to sacrifice your salary. If you're unsure of how to spend your yearly bonus, th...

Paying high pension fees could deplete your retirement fund by £70,000 It's time to review your current payments
Personal Finance

Paying high pension fees could deplete your retirement fund by £70,000 It's time to review your current payments

According to a new analysis exclusively for BFIA, high fees could deplete your pot by up to 70,000. Most savers are unaware of how much t...

Is it wise to transfer your funds outside of the US?
Investment Advice

Is it wise to transfer your funds outside of the US?

For decades, the US has dominated the world economy and stock market, to the point where it seemingly cannot be challenged. However, does...

"Tax Freedom Day" might be pushed to the latest date of this century due to frozen thresholds
Personal Finance

"Tax Freedom Day" might be pushed to the latest date of this century due to frozen thresholds

It might be moved to June 12 this year, the latest date since 1982, due to an increasing tax burden. This week may finally be Tax...

Vietnam: an inexpensive, rapidly expanding market
Investment Advice

Vietnam: an inexpensive, rapidly expanding market

After a devastating 25-year war, Vietnam was reunited 50 years ago. The communist regime exacerbated the situation over the course of the...