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Make the most of your money with the latest tips and insights from our personal finance experts.

Important information: The value of investments can go down as well as up so you may get back less than you invest. Investors should note that the views expressed may no longer be current and may have already been acted upon. This information is not a personal recommendation for any particular investment. If you are unsure about the suitability of an investment you should speak to an authorised financial adviser.

Personal finance

Ed Monk

What income might I get from a £250,000 pension?

And how can I plan now to get there?

Ed Monk

Ed Monk Fidelity International - 27 Jun 2024

Ed Monk

IHT election stalemate: 8 exemptions to cut an inheritance tax bill

Which gifts to family will avoid the IHT trap?

Ed Monk

Ed Monk Fidelity International - 21 Jun 2024

Richard Evans

General Election: party manifesto tax plans compared

What the tax proposals could mean for you

Richard Evans

Richard Evans Fidelity International - 20 Jun 2024

Tom Stevenson

Election manifestos compared: your at-a-glance guide

Tom Stevenson compares the politicians’ pitches

Tom Stevenson

Tom Stevenson Fidelity International - 14 Jun 2024

Ed Monk

45 and no pension? My plan to build a £100k-plus retirement fund

Zero to £100k - and it may be easier than you think

Ed Monk

Ed Monk Fidelity International - 07 Jun 2024

Ed Monk

The ‘£287,560’ cost of matching the State Pension

We explain Triple Lock Plus - and the real value of your pension

Ed Monk

Ed Monk Fidelity International - 31 May 2024

Emma-Lou Montgomery

5 money mistakes 70-somethings can make

Embracing new financial strategies as we get older

Emma-Lou Montgomery

Emma-Lou Montgomery Fidelity International - 29 May 2024

Andrew Oxlade
Andrew Oxlade

Andrew Oxlade Fidelity International - 24 May 2024

Becks Nunn

What does a £1m pension pot buy?

How to make your pension savings last

Becks Nunn

Becks Nunn Fidelity International - 23 May 2024

Emma-Lou Montgomery

5 popular investment rules put to the test

Do these common rules really work?

Emma-Lou Montgomery

Emma-Lou Montgomery Fidelity International - 23 May 2024

Andrew Oxlade

Inflation drop: what it means for rates, ISA funds and savings

Hopes for a rate cut in June are in the balance

Andrew Oxlade

Andrew Oxlade Fidelity International - 22 May 2024

Andrew Oxlade

Retire early? Forget ‘FIRE’ and follow ‘CHILL’

Financial independence at all costs may not be worth it

Andrew Oxlade

Andrew Oxlade Fidelity International - 16 May 2024

Becks Nunn

Let’s talk about money and mental health

Throwing a light on mental health and our finances

Becks Nunn

Becks Nunn Fidelity International - 14 May 2024

Becks Nunn

Should I pay off my mortgage when interest rates are high?

The pros and cons to being mortgage-free

Becks Nunn

Becks Nunn Fidelity International - 13 May 2024

Richard Evans
Richard Evans

Richard Evans Fidelity International - 10 May 2024

Nafeesa Zaman

I’m 25 with a 13.2% chance of living to 100: what do I do?

Why I’m preparing for the ‘phased retirement’ revolution

Nafeesa Zaman

Nafeesa Zaman Fidelity International - 09 May 2024

Emma-Lou Montgomery

The 3 new “lump sum” pension allowances you need to know about

What the scrapping of the old lifetime allowance means for you

Emma-Lou Montgomery

Emma-Lou Montgomery Fidelity International - 26 Apr 2024

Gemma Evangelou

7 steps to ‘permanently’ fix your finances

A framework for financial success

Gemma Evangelou

Gemma Evangelou Wealth Adviser, Fidelity International - 24 Apr 2024

Ed Monk

I ‘X-Rayed’ my portfolio - this is what I’m changing

Cutting cost and shifting my asset mix is the aim

Ed Monk

Ed Monk Fidelity International - 19 Apr 2024

Ed Monk

I put my cash in Premium Bonds - are they still worth it?

Are there better homes for my cash savings?

Ed Monk

Ed Monk Fidelity International - 12 Apr 2024

Emma-Lou Montgomery

Why there’s a 3 in 4 chance you’ll need later life care

Being armed with the statistics will leave you better prepared for the costs

Emma-Lou Montgomery

Emma-Lou Montgomery Fidelity International - 11 Apr 2024

Ed Monk

How tax on savings and gains changes this month

A family of four could shelter up to £185,200 from tax

Ed Monk

Ed Monk Fidelity International - 10 Apr 2024

Nafeesa Zaman

New tax year, new you: 7 resolutions from our experts

Become a smarter investor with our experts’ pearls of wisdom

Nafeesa Zaman

Nafeesa Zaman Fidelity International - 04 Apr 2024

Becks Nunn

Where next for cash?

How interest rates affect savers and cash options

Becks Nunn

Becks Nunn Fidelity International - 03 Apr 2024

Andrew Oxlade

25 years of ISAs: some of my worst mistakes

Lessons learned from 25 years of ISA investing

Andrew Oxlade

Andrew Oxlade Fidelity International - 03 Apr 2024

Tom Stevenson

25 years of ISAs: what we have learned

How investors have fared since 1999

Tom Stevenson

Tom Stevenson Fidelity International - 28 Mar 2024

Becks Nunn
Becks Nunn

Becks Nunn Fidelity International - 22 Mar 2024

Ed Monk

ISA or SIPP: the numbers you need to know

Knowing where to save tax-efficiently isn’t always obvious

Ed Monk

Ed Monk Fidelity International - 22 Mar 2024

Emma-Lou Montgomery

What happens to my money when I die?

Be in the know to ensure your pensions and investments go to who you want them to

Emma-Lou Montgomery

Emma-Lou Montgomery Fidelity International - 20 Mar 2024

Emma-Lou Montgomery

Want to cut your tax bill?

Being married or in a civil partnership can be highly tax-efficient

Emma-Lou Montgomery

Emma-Lou Montgomery Fidelity International - 13 Mar 2024

Ed Monk

7 things investors want to know about the ‘UK ISA’

A dedicated ISA for British assets is on the way

Ed Monk

Ed Monk Fidelity International - 07 Mar 2024

Tom Stevenson

Spring Budget 2024 - what it means for you and your money

British ISA, NI cuts and changes to child benefit

Tom Stevenson

Tom Stevenson Fidelity International - 06 Mar 2024

Ed Monk

The 30-year slow-motion tax grab

The impact of fiscal drag is revealed in official data

Ed Monk

Ed Monk Fidelity International - 04 Mar 2024

Emma-Lou Montgomery

5 myths about investing for children

All the facts you need to invest for a child

Emma-Lou Montgomery

Emma-Lou Montgomery Fidelity International - 01 Mar 2024

Ed Monk

Spring Budget: what’s coming on ISAs, pensions and tax?

The changes to your finances to watch out for

Ed Monk

Ed Monk Fidelity International - 01 Mar 2024

Emma-Lou Montgomery

How to target £18k for your child’s 18th birthday

Set your child on the path to financial independence

Emma-Lou Montgomery

Emma-Lou Montgomery Fidelity International - 23 Feb 2024

Andrew Oxlade

The ‘100-year life’: My plan for a ‘37-year’ retirement

I’m 50 with a one in ten chance of reaching 97

Andrew Oxlade

Andrew Oxlade Fidelity International - 23 Feb 2024

Emma-Lou Montgomery

Love is….5 golden rules for financial harmony

Remember not to let your heart rule your finances

Emma-Lou Montgomery

Emma-Lou Montgomery Fidelity International - 14 Feb 2024

Nafeesa Zaman

Why ‘loud budgeting’ is good for you

Being financially savvy doesn’t mean you need to ride solo

Nafeesa Zaman

Nafeesa Zaman Fidelity International - 07 Feb 2024

Becks Nunn

How the cost-of-living crisis affects higher earners

Practical tips to navigate higher-for-longer interest rates

Becks Nunn

Becks Nunn Fidelity International - 01 Feb 2024

Becks Nunn

Don’t miss these critical 2024 financial deadlines

Make sure you don’t pay more tax than you need

Becks Nunn

Becks Nunn Fidelity International - 31 Jan 2024

Ed Monk

Even small amounts can make a big difference to your retirement

Getting your pensions under control can help

Ed Monk

Ed Monk Fidelity International - 30 Jan 2024

Nafeesa Zaman

5 lessons from an FT money expert

Claer Barrett shares her pearls of wisdom

Nafeesa Zaman

Nafeesa Zaman Fidelity International - 26 Jan 2024

Emma-Lou Montgomery

Five ISA myths - busted

Use this year’s ISA allowance to grow your money tax-free

Emma-Lou Montgomery

Emma-Lou Montgomery Fidelity International - 22 Jan 2024

Ed Monk

Harness this tax cut to add thousands in retirement

A change in NI rates is giving pay packets a boost

Ed Monk

Ed Monk Fidelity International - 18 Jan 2024

Emma-Lou Montgomery

3 smart money moves to beat the new year gloom

New Year’s resolutions floundering? Here are 3 you can pull off

Emma-Lou Montgomery

Emma-Lou Montgomery Fidelity International - 17 Jan 2024

Emma-Lou Montgomery

6 old-fashioned ‘money truths’ that are still true today

Six good old-fashioned lessons about money that are just as apt today

Emma-Lou Montgomery

Emma-Lou Montgomery Fidelity International - 12 Jan 2024

Emma-Lou Montgomery

How to stop your death being a big earner for HMRC

Inheritance tax rules are complicated but worth getting to grips with

Emma-Lou Montgomery

Emma-Lou Montgomery Fidelity International - 08 Jan 2024

Emma-Lou Montgomery

Exactly what happens if you don’t write a will

Don’t risk leaving loved ones in financial limbo when you die

Emma-Lou Montgomery

Emma-Lou Montgomery Fidelity International - 04 Jan 2024

Becks Nunn

5 expert portfolio tips for 2024

A portfolio checklist from a wealth relationship manager

Becks Nunn

Becks Nunn Fidelity International - 29 Dec 2023

Nafeesa Zaman

3 personal finance books of the year

Get financially savvy for the new year

Nafeesa Zaman

Nafeesa Zaman Fidelity International - 27 Dec 2023

Ed Monk

Is 2024 a good year to retire?

The obstacles - and opportunities - facing retirees

Ed Monk

Ed Monk Fidelity International - 05 Dec 2023

Nafeesa Zaman

Self employed without a pension? Here’s what you need to know

Paying into a pension should be one of your top priorities

Nafeesa Zaman

Nafeesa Zaman Fidelity International - 28 Nov 2023

Tom Stevenson

Autumn Statement 2023 - what it means for your money

Chancellor focuses on workers and small businesses

Tom Stevenson

Tom Stevenson Fidelity International - 22 Nov 2023

Ed Monk

10 Autumn Statement changes the Chancellor could make

And the chances that they actually happen

Ed Monk

Ed Monk Fidelity International - 17 Nov 2023

Emma-Lou Montgomery

Why you could be paying tax at 71% - without knowing it

Think you know how much tax you’re paying? Think again.

Emma-Lou Montgomery

Emma-Lou Montgomery Fidelity International - 15 Nov 2023

Andrew Oxlade

House prices: did you miss the 16-year crash?

Property is not always a one-way bet

Andrew Oxlade

Andrew Oxlade Fidelity International - 10 Nov 2023

Becks Nunn

Interest rates giving you 3am money thoughts?

Practical tips to keep money worries at bay

Becks Nunn

Becks Nunn Fidelity International - 06 Nov 2023

Ed Monk

How ISAs might change - Autumn Statement

There are rumours of government changes to ISAs

Ed Monk

Ed Monk Fidelity International - 13 Oct 2023

Nafeesa Zaman
Nafeesa Zaman

Nafeesa Zaman Fidelity International - 13 Oct 2023

Ed Monk

13 finance podcasts investors need to listen to

The quickest - and most entertaining - way to stay up to speed

Ed Monk

Ed Monk Fidelity International - 11 Oct 2023

Becks Nunn

The 12 big money questions to ask a financial adviser

Making the most of your time with an adviser

Becks Nunn

Becks Nunn Fidelity International - 10 Oct 2023

Tom Stevenson

A letter to my daughter on her wedding day

What I wish I’d known about investing at 30

Tom Stevenson

Tom Stevenson Fidelity International - 06 Oct 2023

Becks Nunn

3 thinking errors that cost you money

How to avoid making common investing bias mistakes

Becks Nunn

Becks Nunn Fidelity International - 05 Oct 2023

Nafeesa Zaman

How to be a good investor: 3 questions you asked our experts

Dive into our new principles for good investing

Nafeesa Zaman

Nafeesa Zaman Fidelity International - 04 Oct 2023

Andrew Oxlade

University costs: Should I borrow at 1% or let my son do it at 7%?

The dilemma facing parents is whether to help now or help later

Andrew Oxlade

Andrew Oxlade Fidelity International - 21 Sep 2023

Ed Monk

How much do you need for a 'comfortable' retirement?

The levers you can pull to tip the odds in your favour

Ed Monk

Ed Monk Fidelity International - 15 Sep 2023

Ed Monk

The best (and worst) years to retire: how timing affects your income

Sequencing risk and the ‘4% rule’ in the real world

Ed Monk

Ed Monk Fidelity International - 14 Sep 2023

Ed Monk

Do these numbers put the State Pension triple lock at risk?

New wage data suggest a further 8.5% rise in the payment

Ed Monk

Ed Monk Fidelity International - 13 Sep 2023

Ed Monk

Will these changes give your retirement savings a boost?

What the pension Annual Allowance changes could mean for your money

Ed Monk

Ed Monk Fidelity International - 14 Aug 2023

Nafeesa Zaman

Why I’m glad I took out a student loan

In this article, Nafeesa Zaman looks at the cost of a student loan, the new repayment scheme and explores if parents should pay for university fees.

Nafeesa Zaman

Nafeesa Zaman Fidelity International - 14 Aug 2023

Ed Monk

CGT vs IHT: Which is the bigger risk to your money?

Our latest analysis reveals all

Ed Monk

Ed Monk Fidelity International - 10 Aug 2023

Tom Stevenson

I’m turning 60 - where should I invest for the next 18 years?

Identifying long-term trends is notoriously difficult

Tom Stevenson

Tom Stevenson Fidelity International - 26 Jul 2023

Ed Monk

Is this a signal that annuities rates are peaking?

Here’s why people are looking at annuities again - should you?

Ed Monk

Ed Monk Fidelity International - 25 Jul 2023

Ed Monk

Would your finances pass this mid-life MOT?

The questions you need to ask to keep your money plans on track

Ed Monk

Ed Monk Fidelity International - 14 Jul 2023

Emma-Lou Montgomery

Do you really need a £1m pension pot?

The income you could expect to get from a £1m pension pot

Emma-Lou Montgomery

Emma-Lou Montgomery Fidelity International - 22 Jul 2022

Amber King
Amber King

Amber King Fidelity International - 04 May 2022

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