Faith Glasgow

Persistently low interest rates have left investors restlessly scouring the markets for income-producing holdings. Faith Glasgow reports.

With annuities falling for those about to retire and inflation eroding the pots of existing pensioners, Faith Glasgow assesses strategies for action.

Where are financial advisers suggesting their income-seeking clients put their money? Faith Glasgow asked our panel for immediate income and income growth recommendations.

There are pockets of opportunity in the UK and internationally, where canny fund managers can produce decent returns. Here, a panel of financial advisers suggests its five best ideas for growth-oriented investors.

Malta's familiar 'Britishisms', a warm assimilation of expats and sensible planning laws are creating rising interest among retirees, says Faith Glasgow.

Allowing people to access pension funds before retiring is one suggestion for tackling the UK pension problem - but would it work?

It sounds a bit risqué, but bare ownership is not particularly risky. The French scheme could appeal to cash-rich property investors prepared for the long haul, as Faith Glasgow reveals.

We would all like to line our family's pockets rather than the taxman's when we die. Faith Glasgow explains how you can avoid inheritance tax.

Increasing numbers of homeowners have been pushed into the realm of inheritance tax liability by rising house prices. But some thoughtful planning ahead is all that's required to minimise the potential liability from your IHT footprint, explains Faith Glasgow.

Pension rule changes allow retirees the flexibility to forego an annuity, but income drawdown isn't always the best route, says Faith Glasgow.