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Busted: Three myths about flexible drawdown

If you have £20,000 or more in guaranteed pension income, consider using flexible drawdown. But before you do, make sure you know the facts from the myths.

Core and satellite portfolio has too many 'lottery' stocks

Our reader in his 70s holds a core portfolio of funds with a small number of individual stocks. However, our experts think his strategy needs modifying

The new property boom

Watch videos and download presentations from our recent property seminar.

Save under 30s from pensions misery with giant funds

Are UK pensions fit for young people? Katie Morley writes to the pensions minister to suggest a radical system to curb excessive industry profits and give savers bigger pensions.

Cautionary tale for grandparents who pass money to younger generation

Older generations who want to gift their children substantial assets should consider taking professional advice.

Isa portfolio needs to use the 80-20 rule

Our experts think this 43-year-old reader can benefit from some lower risk investments in his Isa portfolio.

360,000 middle to high earners face 55% pensions tax

If you're a middle or high earner with a generous pension don't let the taxman bite a chunk out of it. Be aware of the lifetime limit and plan ahead.

Drill Watch

We profile the most exciting, high-impact exploration wells being drilled this month

Attack on "rip off pensions" fails to address performance issues

A cap of 0.75 per cent on annual fees charged by pension funds is welcome but investors need to check they are getting good performance too

Best flexible investments for children

A selection of the best options for parents and grandparents who want to invest actively on behalf of their children and grandchildren.