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U2's Bono in line for Facebook cash windfall

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 08:49:28 GMT

U2 singer Bono, once described as "the worst investor in the US", is beginning to look rather shrew these days.

Best places in the world to invest in 2011

Mon, 03 Jan 2011 12:32:13 GMT

Every investor knows that playing the stock market is a gambler's game. Strike lucky and the returns can be eye-watering, get it wrong and prepare to take a sharp intake of breath as money slides down the drain.

Investments: Changes at Cairn need time to settle

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 06:03:46 GMT

Investments: Bag Halfords as it hits the acquisition trail

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 06:46:54 GMT

At first glance, the writing is on the wall for listed non-food retailers. The confidence of consumers, who are feeling the pinch from rising petrol and grocery prices, as well as tax increases, already seems to be faltering.

Investments: Insurance is where the action is to be found

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 05:42:09 GMT

It has been a lively old time for Britain's insurance industry in the last few months.

Can't decide between a fixed or variable rate? Now you don't have to

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 01:12:25 GMT

Homeowners struggling to decide whether or not to fix their mortgages may find the answer lies with a new offering from Barclays.

What does reform mean for mortgages?

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:08:47 GMT

The world financial crisis started with the mortgage market; so it's logical, when the Chancellor, George Osborne, announced his plans for reform of financial regulation, that greater supervision of home loans would be a central plank.

An eighth of an Irish chateau could be better than nothing

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:07:52 GMT

How about buying a property in Ireland? Yes you read that right, Ireland, the country which has suffered some of the biggest price falls in the global property crash.

Why buying in Istanbul now could bring Turkish delight tomorrow

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 04:12:08 GMT

Turkey, a non-eurozone country with a warm climate, attractive coastlines, low cost of living and easy access from the UK and Ireland – is an attractive option for holidaymakers and second home buyers.

Is the time right to buy a home in Northern Ireland?

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 01:43:20 GMT

Barclays Bank's profits have just whizzed up to £3bn in the first half of this year; the stock markets are taking-off again; and there is more optimism than in a long time about house prices. But does this make it the right moment to invest in a home or shares?

Sorting the Settlor’s Rights

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 10:21:55 GMT

Over past years, many people have taken advice on putting capital sums away to improve their Inheritance Tax (IHT) situation.

Mix and match your pension with work

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:59:17 GMT

Question: I am soon to retire and have a number of small pension pots, what are my options given that my aim is to carry on working to some extent, and want to maintain a degree of flexibility?

Assurance for the family's future

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:53:25 GMT

I finished last week by promising an answer to the difficulties faced by those earning over £100,000 and the 60% tax rate.

Making property fund investments work

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 10:10:44 GMT

Question: Some of my investments are held in a property fund. Until recently I was unable to withdraw these due to the fund being frozen. I can now withdraw my money, what would you advise?

Is a tax haven a safe haven?

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 10:02:50 GMT

IN the current circumstances, any mention of offshore investments is likely to elicit a fairly negative response from potential investors. People are still smarting from the Icelandic debacle, so fear is understandable.

Using property to plan for retirement

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 10:43:42 GMT

Question: I have amassed a reasonable sum within my pension and am thinking about buying a property with it, can you explain what this involves?

Inflation is the risk we all face

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 10:40:28 GMT

The quantitative easing, which both the US and the UK are pursuing, is unprecedented.

Seeing the wood from the trees

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:58:53 GMT

In the current investment environment of high volatility, market uncertainty and environmental concerns, it is only right that investors should look at investments that do some good rather than just delivering a profit.

A pension for every employee

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:45:22 GMT

Just when you thought you had heard everything there was to be said about pensions, the Government has come up with some more.

A Power of Attorney can be as vital as a will

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:43:01 GMT

Question: I have been told that making a Power of Attorney is something I should consider doing. Can you please outline why I should do this and what the implications for me are?

For richer, for poorer, inheritance tax remains

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:22:21 GMT

A Recent sculpture by Shirley How entitled ‘Restricted Freedom’ is described by the sculptor as her personal testimony.

Making an investment when times are tough

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 10:41:07 GMT

Question: I am thinking of investing some monies, where do you think the investment world is at the minute and do you feel it is a good time to consider investing?

Examining the options for care funding

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 10:27:38 GMT

BY 2050 there will be twice as many people aged over 85 as there are today and one respected body, The Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF), says that spending on long -term care will need to increase fourfold to meet the need.

Exploring Enterprise Investment Schemes

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 10:50:37 GMT

Question: Can you please explain the tax benefits of investing into an Enterprise Investment Scheme?

The sixth technology to clean up

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 10:37:57 GMT

On the never-ending quest for perfect places to invest some cash going forward, I thought it might be interesting to look at the relatively new area of clean technology — cleantech or, as one large asset management company has called it, the sixth technology revolution.