Pensions & SIPPs

Where should I invest £500 a month?

By Moneywise | Mon, 13/05/2013 - 00:00

Patrick Connolly, a certified financial planner, compares the advantages of pensions and ISAs for an investor targeting a higher pension.

Ways to retire on a higher income

By Ceri Jones | Fri, 10/05/2013 - 12:40

Few pensioners are aware that a health condition can secure them an enhanced annuity offering higher income. Ceri Jones looks at the options.

Time to invest in housing?

By Harriet Meyer | Thu, 09/05/2013 - 00:00

Harriet Meyer looks at two funds and a bond that investors bullish on house prices can invest in without buying property directly.

Can I transfer my AVC into an ISA?

By Moneywise | Wed, 08/05/2013 - 09:32

Justin Modray, former IFA and the founder of candidmoney.com, provides information on pension fund arrangements to a Moneywise reader.

Medium to high-risk investment routes to income

By Faith Glasgow | Fri, 03/05/2013 - 16:49

Faith Glasgow maps out Money Observer's expert guide to the risks and rewards of the principal avenues to securing a decent income.

Low to medium-risk investment routes to income

By Faith Glasgow | Fri, 03/05/2013 - 16:43

Faith Glasgow constructs Money Observer's expert guide to the lower and medium-risk avenues to securing a decent income.

Find the best share-dealing service for you

By Cherry Reynard | Fri, 03/05/2013 - 16:00

Depending on your needs there is a wide range of online share-dealing accounts to choose from. Cherry Reynard explains the key differences.

Protect your investments and prosper

By Ruth Emery | Fri, 03/05/2013 - 14:20

Ruth Emergy explains how to use tax-efficient vehicles in order to keep more of your investment returns.

Should I switch my pension from shares to bonds?

By Moneywise | Wed, 01/05/2013 - 00:00

Peter Chadborn, an independent financial adviser at Plan Money, fields a Moneywise reader's question about altering pension arrangements.

With-profits: Time to cut and run or stay to gain?

By Holly Black | Wed, 24/04/2013 - 00:00

Their complicated structure has given with-profits products a bad name but the smoothing of returns they feature has its attractions, finds Holly Black.

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