The time it takes to swap can be painful, but there are ways to speed up the process

A guide to the main differences between Hargreaves Lansdown, AJ Bell and Interactive Investor

We bundle together Isa and pension provider ‘best-buy’ lists to find out which funds repeatedly make the cut

Releasing cash from your property has its upsides, but everything comes at a cost

Choosing assets that don’t fit your profile undermine your investment strategy

Moira O’Neill reports on the protections available if fraud, scams or a company collapse puts your money at risk

COMMENT: Many investors would benefit from diversifying away from the UK says Moira O'Neill

The best performers on our list returned up to 82 per cent last year - a brilliant result for investors. Katie Morley asks the mind behind the methodology, IC personal finance editor Moira O'Neill, where this success has come from.

Mike Prentis tells Moira O’Neill why geographical exposure is key when investing in UK smaller companies

As part of the ‘Making Tax Digital’ project, the self employed and landlords face a huge change in filing their tax returns

Putting money into a bank account is simple in theory, but more tricky in practice. Here’s what you need to know

Cruises, holidays, gifting: the early years of retirement are to be enjoyed — just make sure you have a robust pension decumulation plan in place

With inheritance rules changing, people need to stagger drawdowns to minimise tax hit

Giving your finances a check-up can be vital for those who embarked on retirement on an unsustainable financial footing

Most Isa and pension platforms have fund ‘best buy’ lists – here’s what investors can learn from them

HMRC’s pursuit of racing star is an indication of its renewed attention on avoidance

Filmmaker Richard Curtis’s campaign has bitten the dust — an unfortunately predictable ending

Diversification is key if you’ve benefited from the US tech boom

Fundraising for the tax-efficient assets is up 10 per cent this year — but they remain a niche choice

Theories differ, but most say plan for the ‘retirement smile’ spending pattern