Safeguarding your future choices

The first time most of us think about a lasting power of attorney (LPA) is with an elderly relative – going through the rigmarole of persuading them that in order to make decisions on their behalf you

Gain confidence in all things finance with these simple steps

What can cause family fall-outs, financial stress or costly legal action? The answer is wills – or a lack of them. If you have an up-to-date will, great job! But if you haven’t got around to making on

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

IDEAL HOME’S COLUMNIST AND EDITOR OF MONEYWEEK.COM KALPANA FITZPATRICK SHARES HER FINANCIAL WISDOM

After a couple of brushes with death, I made a bold decision. But would my loved ones be shocked?