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  • Saturday, 31 January, 2026
    Claer Barrett
    Gen Z trend for ‘admin nights’ is worth following

    Finding time to collectively focus on your finances pays dividends

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  • Saturday, 31 January, 2026
    Inheritance
    How blended families can avoid an inheritance argument

    Dividing an estate between members of a stepfamily is complicated — don’t put things off until it’s too late

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  • Saturday, 31 January, 2026
    Simon Edelsten
    The investment bubble that has already burst

    Concerns over AI stocks are widespread — but we rarely describe net zero in these terms

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  • Friday, 30 January, 2026
    Skin in the GameStuart Kirk
    How not to short gold

    Few investors want to it seems, but those who do need to be careful

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  • Thursday, 29 January, 2026
    Philip Augar
    It’s time we had a proper debate about funding university education

    Changes to student loans have, in effect, privatised undergraduate teaching in England

    Students study and collaborate at desks within colourful, partitioned booths that provide privacy and quiet workspaces
  • Wednesday, 28 January, 2026
    Your QuestionsLucy Warwick-Ching
    What should I do with income from a share sale?

    I’m worried about how much tax I will have to pay

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  • Wednesday, 28 January, 2026
    Jonathan Guthrie
    Raising the state pension age: will more Britons work until they drop?

    Overall longevity continues to rise, compounding pressure on stretched government finances

  • Friday, 23 January, 2026
    Skin in the GameStuart Kirk
    Do your retirement goals suffer from money illusion? Mine did

    Focusing on ‘the number’ doesn’t take inflation into account

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  • Thursday, 22 January, 2026
    Q&AAsk an Expert
    How to organise your finances for the year ahead. You asked, we answered

    The FT’s consumer editor replied to reader questions

  • Wednesday, 21 January, 2026
    John Muellbauer
    The problem with the mansion tax is that it’s badly designed

    The most obvious flaw is the abrupt jumps at each band

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  • Wednesday, 21 January, 2026
    Financial ThinkingJonathan Guthrie
    How the pensions triple lock will end

    State pension indexation is very important to retirees — but almost certainly too expensive to survive

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  • Wednesday, 21 January, 2026
    Your QuestionsLucy Warwick-Ching
    Will my husband’s performance pay count in our divorce settlement?

    I know the tax rules are changing, but I’m not sure what this means for me

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  • Sunday, 18 January, 2026
    Lucy Rigby
    Financial literacy will be central to the UK’s future prosperity

    Habits around money start early, so teaching children about it should as well

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  • Saturday, 17 January, 2026
    Serious MoneyClaer Barrett
    How much does the ‘single tax’ hurt your investments?

    Couples are more likely to invest as they get older, but it’s not the same for those on their own

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  • Saturday, 17 January, 2026
    James Max
    Have you already started skipping the gym? I don’t blame you

    Before rushing into a new membership, look for a social solution, not a contractual one

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  • Wednesday, 14 January, 2026
    Jonathan Guthrie
    Why life really is cheaper after you retire

    It can be scary without a salary, but savings made in retirement can mount up

  • Wednesday, 14 January, 2026
    Your QuestionsLucy Warwick-Ching
    Do I really need life insurance?

    I’m young, single and live a healthy lifestyle

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  • Saturday, 10 January, 2026
    Clare Munro
    You’ve withdrawn your pension lump sum — now what?

    Make the most of your tax-free cash. Live long, live well and live generously

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  • Friday, 9 January, 2026
    Financial Advice
    Investing with gifs: a visual guide

    Meme reversion

  • Friday, 9 January, 2026
    Skin in the GameStuart Kirk
    I’m all at sea with 100% cash

    Every investment seems risky in 2026 — but paddle on we must

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  • Wednesday, 7 January, 2026
    Financial ThinkingJonathan Guthrie
    Who pays the most tax?

    The UK tax system is an irrational mess, but that suits the politicians

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  • Wednesday, 7 January, 2026
    LexFinancial services
    What will it take to get nervous UK investors to ride the bull?

    UK rule changes and other initiatives this year will aim to help savers spread their investing wings

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  • Wednesday, 7 January, 2026
    Your QuestionsLucy Warwick-Ching
    What is the ‘best’ way to divorce for our children?

    My wife and I have decided to separate but we have two youngsters with special educational needs

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  • Friday, 2 January, 2026
    Alice Ross
    Are you sure you want to leave the UK to avoid inheritance tax?

    Advisers say increasing numbers of clients are taking advantage of residency rules

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  • Thursday, 1 January, 2026
    Personal Finance
    Five simple ways to reset your finances in 2026

    Resolving to be better with money in the year ahead? Here’s what Claer Barrett recommends

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