Q My children don’t seem to understand money. I’ve tried various methods, including pocket money, to no avail. How can I encourage them to develop a savings habit? Teaching your children about money will help them pick up good habits for the future. My children are in their twenties now but my process way
Q Should I fix my mortgage now, switch to a new lender or stay on my current rate? I’m afraid of making a mistake and being stuck with an unwise decision. A The short answer is simple. Get advice from a financial broker. If you want to go it alone, however, it’s a longer answer but
Q. My father keeps telling me to start my pension, but I think it’s too soon as I am still young, not on a high salary and have many other priorities. Is it important to start a pension now? A. For most people, talking about pensions is like watching paint dry. Boring they may be, but
Q. My fixed rate is up on my mortgage next month and it looks like I am going to be facing a significant increase in my repayments. My adviser is recommending that I switch mortgage for a better rate, but I don’t want to go through all that again. Is there way to bring down my
Q. I have recently sold my business and intend to take my time deciding what to do next. I may or may not go back to full time work and I’m considering drawing down my pension, getting 25 per cent tax free and then using some or all off my remaining pension funds to buy a
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Q. My father keeps telling me to start my pension, but I think it’s too soon as I am still young, not on a high salary and have many other priorities. Is it important to start a pension now? A. For most people, talking about pensions is like watching paint dry. Boring they may be,
Q. We’re first-time buyers hoping to buy or build later this year. We were leaning towards a new house, to take advantage of the various schemes available. However, we’ve been told that we would be better off buying second-hand rather than buying or building a new house. What do you advise? A. This is a common
Q I bought my home almost three years ago and the three year fixed rate is up soon. The interest rate I was on has risen from 2.4pc to 5.25pc. I’m really worried as this is a massive increase and I’m not sure that I’ll be able to afford it. Is there anything I can
Q. I’ve recently completed home improvements and brought my family home up to a BER rating of B2. I now have a mortgage and a home improvement loan and was looking to combine them to reduce my outgoings. I’ve heard about Green Mortgages. Should I get one and is it worth it? Anyone fortunate enough