Articles by Terry Tanaka

Terry Tanaka

Terry Tanaka

Coming from a long line of successful businesspeople, Terry struck out on her own to pursue her passion in life - writing! Loves beach holidays and walking her Shiba Inu Jonas.

Pensions Commission: Millions of people are struggling with a lack of funds for retirement
Personal Finance

Pensions Commission: Millions of people are struggling with a lack of funds for retirement

According to a recent Pensions Commission report, even with auto-enrollment, about 15 million people are not saving enough for retirement...

A state pension tax concession may not be available to the "vast majority" of retirees
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A state pension tax concession may not be available to the "vast majority" of retirees

According to new research, the "vast majority" of retirees will not benefit from the government's plans for an income tax exemp...

Should you accept the additional $100,000 that retirees cash out in full?
Personal Finance

Should you accept the additional $100,000 that retirees cash out in full?

Before accepting the money, we examine the factors. According to new analysis, pensioners are fully cashing in more than 100,000 ...

Three undervalued, nimble small caps from the UK
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Three undervalued, nimble small caps from the UK

In recent years, investors' preferences for large-cap stocks have left UK small caps underowned, resulting in a sizable valuation gap. Bu...

Don't pay attention to the markets, but rather the doomsayers
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Don't pay attention to the markets, but rather the doomsayers

However, the market is not in agreement. When in doubt, follow the market. The topic of the Merryn Talks Money Bloomberg podcast ...

The Premium Bonds prize fund rate and winning odds are increased by NSandI
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The Premium Bonds prize fund rate and winning odds are increased by NSandI

NS&I is raising interest rates on four additional savings accounts, raising the prize fund rate on Premium Bonds, and increasing the like...

Top UK retirement destinations in 2026
Personal Finance

Top UK retirement destinations in 2026

It's important to have enough money in your pension so you can afford to retire, but for many people, deciding where to retire when the t...

Why does it take so long to sell my house?
Investments

Why does it take so long to sell my house?

Here's how to determine the appropriate price and why it might expedite the sales process. According to new research, nearly half...

Scottish Mortgage affirms its appraisal of SpaceX
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Scottish Mortgage affirms its appraisal of SpaceX

Scottish Mortgage has confirmed that the value of its stake in SpaceX, a space exploration start-up, is lower than what the company is re...

How would a reform government in the UK affect your finances?
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How would a reform government in the UK affect your finances?

How would your money be affected if they succeeded? Labour and the Conservatives suffered catastrophic losses in the May 2026 UK ...

Jay
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Jay

Jay. Known as the "alpha male of US science," Craig Venter, who passed away at the age of 79, disrupted the race to map the hum...

Are tiny bags a passing trend or a wise investment?
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Are tiny bags a passing trend or a wise investment?

Here are some things to consider before purchasing one for yourself. Handbags are practical items. In addition to allowing you to...