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Save £1,300 a year with a better value platform

Larger investors using Hargreaves Lansdown and Barclays Stockbrokers could save up to £1,300 a year by switching to a smaller platform - and they can recoup exit fees, too.

25 year old invests for the "thrill"

Six months into investing, our novice investor is enjoying himself. But he needs to add some solid lower-risk core holdings

Rethinking the pension

Katie Morley makes the case for a new approach to funding for retirement to help the generation of 20-somethings who will struggle to afford a traditional pension

Hargreaves adds to new era of platform pricing confusion

Fund platform customers face a raft of bewildering charges that vary depending on portfolio size, choice of investment, tax wrappers and dealing patterns.

42 year old investing to escape the rat race

Our reader is mixing equity holdings with buy to let in an attempt to have enough income to escape the corporate ladder in five years time. Our experts explain how to improve his strategy

Divorcing entrepreneurs face eye-watering legal bills

Divorce is costly and stressful enough for any couple - but it's three times more expensive when there's a business involved.

Income drawdown is more popular for good reason

Many investors need income flexibility in retirement.

How can I double my Sipp over 5 years?

Our reader needs to generate 14 per cent average annual growth over the next five years to meet his retirement income target. Three experts offer their tips for how he can achieve this.

Take time to understand new platform pricing

Transparency on upfront platform charges may mean investors are clobbered in the small print.

Ignore the hype about switchable annuities

The pensions minister has dreamed up a new plan to whip annuities into shape - but don't get too excited.