Latest articles by Laura Miller
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Are you in line for a £29k pension boost? Government plans could leave millions better off
Reforms to retirement savings will see savers’ small pots brought together and the creation of pensions ‘megafunds’
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Carers retire with an average pension of just £6,750
A growing pensions gap shows carers retire with significantly less private pension income than the national average
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Little-known way inheritance tax pension raid could put thousands of businesses at risk – ‘issue is flying under the radar’
Changes to inheritance tax rules could wipe out 15,000 businesses where owners put their premises in their pension, experts have warned
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Retired banker who gave wife £80m to avoid inheritance tax won’t face equal split in divorce
Family lawyers say the Supreme Court ruling will have significant impact on high net worth divorce cases
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Problems with your water supply? You could get up to £2,000 compensation
Water companies have been forced to increase the amount of compensation they pay customers for failures. We explain who is eligible
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State pension age with back pain or arthritis? You could get a £6k a year boost
Thousands of people are claiming Attendance Allowance for back pain and arthritis and it doesn’t matter how much you have in savings. We explain the eligibility rules
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Reinvesting dividends: why it could leave you thousands better off
Dividend paying companies in your portfolio can provide a reliable income but potentially millions of investors are missing out on thousands of pounds by not reinvesting dividends
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Top 3 reasons families fight over inheritance – and how to avoid disputes
Delays in the probate process mean more cases are hitting the courts, with family tensions fizzing over as they wait for a resolution to inheritances
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Government launches full review of parental leave and pay – what could it mean for you?
The government wants parental leave to be fairer - will its shake-up fix the widespread problem for families?
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Portfolio landlords could save £8,500 by remortgaging – or risk costs soaring by £23,000
Buy-to-let landlords with multiple properties could save thousands by taking advantage of this year’s lower mortgage rates, but failing to refinance could see them hit with a £23,000 bill.
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‘Inheritance tax insurance’ enquiries are soaring – but is it worth it?
Premiums for whole of life insurance can run to £5,000 a month to cover a £300,000 inheritance tax bill, with policies costing more the older you take them out.
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What house features do homebuyers look for? How to boost house price by £20k
When it comes to selling property, these house features are likely to seal the deal for prospective buyers
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7 potential stock market winners from Labour’s industrial strategy
Investing on the coat-tails of government ambition can be a good way to take advantage of public support for certain private projects.
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How you could boost household income by £16k tax-free – five legal loopholes
Knowing your way around the tax system means you can take advantages of ways to keep more of your income tax-free
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HSBC UK slashes financial advice fee to 1% for Premier customers – how does it compare to other £100k accounts?
Natwest and Lloyds offer competing accounts with a range of perks from cheaper mortgages to cashback to entice those with £100,000 or more in savings and investments. Is HSBC’s reduced fee worth considering?
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How to find the best stocks and shares ISA
With so much choice it can be hard to work out which stocks and shares ISA is right for you. We explain how to compare providers.
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Brits could use ‘highly effective’ estate planning tool to cut inheritance tax rate by 10%
Inheritance tax policy changes are prompting a surge in individuals overhauling their plans for their estate, say professional advisers
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Inheritance tax pension rule could make six times more over 55s liable – how investing in onshore bonds can help
Financial advisers have switched to recommending onshore bonds to help clients avoid inheritance tax and pass on wealth
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‘Reeves’s inheritance tax policy is causing sheer terror for our family business’
Thousands of families fear they’ll have no option but to look at selling their firms in a fire sale to pay inheritance tax bills, due to Rachel Reeves’s changes to business property relief
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Millions of over 50s fear pension investment risk – how should you position your portfolio?
To de-risk or not to de-risk, that is the question. Act too late and you could face irreversible losses. Move too early and miss out on significant gains that could transform your retirement.
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Why getting sick will cost you £500 a month in pension savings
More people could face a state pension shortfall as the healthy life expectancy age declines. Do you have £500 extra a month to cover your sick years?
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Inheritance tax scam warning – how to protect your pension pots ahead of 2027 rule change
Pensions are expected to be included in estates for inheritance tax purposes from 2027 - but experts warn that savers should be wary of too-good-to-be-true avoidance schemes
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Inheritance tax home loan scheme beats HMRC but lawyers warn of the risks
Schemes widely sold to the middle classes in the early 2000s to avoid inheritance tax are now finding their way to the courts as the tax office disputes their legality
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Will writing services rated for customer service amid DIY dangers
Badly written wills can lead to costly fights over probate with many DIY firms shirking liability
