Latest articles by Natalie Stanton
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Apathy will hit your retirement
Features Most savers who accessed their pension since the new pensions freedom changes didn’t shop around. Natalie Stanton explains why that's a costly mistake.
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Buy-to-let landlords move into shops
Features The government is chipping away at the appeal of buy-to-let residential property, says Natalie Stanton, prompting some buyers to look for alternatives.
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Final-salary schemes face a squeeze
Features The government is considering indexing final-salary pension schemes to the lower-rate CPI. There's just one catch, says Natalie Stanton.
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How much of your pension can you afford to spend each year?
Features In today's low-interest-rate world, knowing how much pension to draw down can be tricky, says Natalie Stanton.
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An end to pension exit fees
Features The UK financial watchdog is set to crackdown on early exit fees, which charge investors who want to cash in their pensions before a set retirement age.
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Tata seeks to bend rules
Features Government plans to overhaul the pension scheme behind lossmaking Tata Steel could set a dangerous precedent. Natalie Stanton reports.
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St George Wharf: London’s empty tower
Features Huge areas of London’s tallest residential tower, St George Wharf, stand empty because their wealthy owners live elsewhere, says Natalie Stanton.
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Who’s to blame for the pension crisis?
Features Perhaps Bank of England chief economist Andy Haldane should look closer to home when it comes to the problem with pensions.
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New rules for master trusts
Features The Pensions Bill made an appearance in the Queen's Speech last week. Natalie Stanton looks at what it might mean for your pension.
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House fraud: how to protect your home
Features Instances of people having their homes stolen are increasing. Natalie Stanton explains how the scam works, and how you can stay safe.
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State pension: crushed hopes for wronged retirees
Features The government has “no plans” to help women who stand to lose thousands of pounds because of increases to the state pension age, it announced last week.
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Commercial property: should you join the rush for the exits?
Features In February, investors pulled more cash from commercial property funds than in any month since 2008. Natalie Stanton investigates why.
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Brexit will squeeze expats
Features Briton retiring abroad could lose out on their pensions if Britain votes to leave the EU, says Natalie Stanton.
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Yet another hurdle for buy-to-letters
Features As if the changes to taxation of landlords weren’t enough, the Bank of England plans to force lenders to tighten buy-to-let lending criteria. Natalie Stanton reports.
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Brexit hits commercial property
Features Overseas commercial property buyers are hesitant over the prospects of Britain leaving the European Union. Natalie Stanton reports.
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Are you under the lifetime allowance?
Features Saving in a pension above the lifetime allowance could end up costing you. Natalie Stanton looks at the most tax-efficient ways to plan for your retirement.
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Are you invested in the wrong pension fund?
Features Despite the shake-up of the pensions rules, the benefits of being invested in a so-called lifestyle fund are less clear, says Natalie Stanton.
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Loosening the green belt
Features Greenbelt land has come under increased pressure from the demand to build more houses. Natalie Stanton reports.
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"Home, small home" in London
Features London house buyers are resorting to “micro-living” because of the capital's crazy property market, says Natalie Stanton.
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The £1.85trn debt black hole in public pensions
Features The government has buried its head in the sand over unfunded public pensions, says Natalie Stanton.
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London house prices come under pressure
Features Natalie Stanton looks at the signs that London's housing market may finally be cooling.
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Be careful with your nest egg
Features Financial advisers are recommending retirees put their money into active funds. Natalie Stanton explains why there are better places to invest.
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New house-price hotspots
Features Central London houses continue to draw premium prices, which in turn has created property hotspots in the southeast. Natalie Stanton reports.
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Pensions rule changes will hurt the young
Features The government claims that changes to how state pensions are calculated will benefit younger workers. But not everybody is convinced, says Natalie Stanton.
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