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How to fund a mid-life career change 

Careful financial planning can give you the flexibility to explore new paths

‘We have generous pensions – should we change how we invest?’

Portfolio Clinic: Our readers have enough income but wonder if their savings can do more. Holly McKechnie takes a look

How to manage a mortgage in retirement 

Easing your mortgage burden later in life is possible but there are consequences to doing so 

When (and when not) to buy an annuity

There are good deals out there for pensioners – but you need to know the pros and cons before splashing out

‘How do I grow my compensation lump sum to £1mn?’

Portfolio Clinic: Our reader is new to investing and has ambitious goals. Val Cipriani finds out if they’re realistic

The salary sacrifice back-and-forth begins

House of Lords amendments could improve the situation for savers, but the final outcome remains uncertain

How to invest to fund care costs

Make these strategy tweaks to limit the risk of fees swallowing your life savings

The best (and worst) ways to take your pension tax-free cash

Taking a lump sum is enticing, but to make the most of it, you need to be strategic

‘I sold my stocks in an AI-generated panic – how do I reinvest?’

Portfolio Clinic: Our reader wants to retire early, but sold up at the worst time. Val Cipriani looks at what to do next

‘I ditched my adviser – but does my new strategy work?’

Portfolio Clinic: Our reader is new to investing, but has her enthusiasm got the better of her? Holly McKechnie finds out