Can I retire at 55? This is how big your pension pot needs to be
Carla Morris, of Brewin Dolphin, said anyone planning to retire early would need to ensure they had made informed financial decisions, which include maximising their pension contributions…
When can I retire? How big a pension pot do I need?
Carla Morris, of Brewin Dolphin, said anyone planning to retire early would need to ensure they had made informed financial decisions, which include maximising their pension contributions…
Top 10 most expensive UK towns for council tax in 2022
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How to cope with financial PTSD
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Ask the experts: Tell us about your family and we’ll suggest the perfect summer holiday destination
Choosing a holiday destination to suit every member of the family can be a tricky balancing act. Mum might fancy a vineyard tour, visiting the local markets,…
Dear Richard Madeley: ‘My financial adviser cut me off without warning – what should I do?’
Dear Richard, Nearly 30 years ago, I put what little money I had in the hands of a financial adviser with a high-street bank. When he set…
How to contact the Telegraph’s consumer champion
Dear Readers, If you have turned to this column and wondered what has happened to Katie Morley, I can tell you that she is investigating parenthood for…
Want to retire at 55? Here’s how big your pension pot needs to be
Carla Morris, of Brewin Dolphin, said anyone planning to retire early would need to ensure they had made informed financial decisions, which include maximising their pension contributions…
How to turn 12 days of annual leave into 37 days of holiday (and where to go)
Savvy travellers know the value of using the bank holidays to their advantage to spend as much time as possible relaxing under a palm tree drinking cocktails…
Savers suffer as banks pocket the profit from higher interest rates
None of Britain’s major banks have passed on last month’s interest rate rise to savers – but they have started to raise mortgage rates. In another blow…
The dos and don’ts of Christmas tipping
Christmas is all about dilemmas. Stick with turkey or go rogue with a goose, joint of beef or massive curry? Presents before lunch, so the children shut…
How much statutory sick pay can I get if coronavirus stops me working?
Who is eligible for statutory sick pay? If you are employed and earn on average at least £120 per week before tax you are legally entitled to…
What happens to my Isa if I move abroad — can I keep it?
National lockdowns due to the Coronavirus pandemic delayed many people making the move to start a new life abroad. Now that the ‘traffic light’ travel system has…
Cash will soon be a spent force, says Bank official as he backs digital currency
Cash is going to disappear, a senior Bank of England official said as he backed the creation of a state digital currency. Jon Cunliffe, the Bank’s deputy…