Money matters

Q Can you save on package holidays by booking them at the last minute? A Potentially. You may find prices drop the closer you get to the departure date, although the later you leave it, the more flexi

How much do you really need to save for retirement? It’s the most fundamental question of all when it comes to pension planning, but also the hardest one to answer. There is no single target that appl

Although women typically live longer than men, we tend to head into retirement with smaller pension pots. Little wonder then that new research by Royal London shows that 49% of women over 50 with a pe

Award-winning journalist Stephanie Hawthorne focuses on the pros and cons of taking a lifetime mortgage. MANY houses in London and the South East cost over £1 million to buy. They’re often owned by “b

Q Dear Sue, I want to help provide for my grandson’s future – what’s the best way to put money aside for him month to month for when he’s older? Sue says... A You could open a child savings account to

Does financial planning never get to the top of your to-do list? Research by Interactive Investor found that 60% of women feel overwhelmed by the thought of saving and investing for the future. But it