• 16 December 2025

    What is the Shiller PE and can it reveal if we’re in a bubble?

    Ask the experts. Russ Mould is on hand to answer your queries about the financial markets. If you'd like a question considered for a future edition, send it in now.

    What is the Shiller PE and can it reveal if we’re in a bubble?

    There is a lot of noise in the current market about Shiller PE ratio and markets. If you can please explain this I would...

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  • 15 December 2025

    The best way to get the UK investing is education not Cash ISA cuts

    The decision by the chancellor to cut the Cash ISA allowance for under-65s to £12,000 appears to have been driven, at least in part, by an aspiration to get the UK investing on a much larger scale.

    AJ Bell is on record that the ISA needs to be simplified, rather than made more complex as will be the case as a result of this change. Elsewhere in the...

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  • 15 December 2025

    Portfolio MOT: how to keep your investments ticking over

    The one constant everyone can rely on in life and investing is change. Keeping on top of shifts in your portfolio is crucial if you want to remain positioned to reach your long-term goals.

    Before considering your investments, it is probably worth taking stock of your personal situation to consider any material changes. Things like getting married...

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  • 15 December 2025

    Festive trading: what to expect from Next, Tesco and more

    December is a key trading period for UK retailers which can make or break the year. With the Budget not as damaging as some may have feared, companies are now in a position focus on the festive season.

    Next is seen as a barometer for the UK retail sector due to its wide range of products and broad customer base.

    Traditionally it is also the first...

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  • 13 December 2025

    What will happen to my pension if I move abroad?

    Ask the experts. Rachel Vahey is here to answer questions on pensions. If you'd like a question considered for a future edition, send it in now.

    Three years ago, we bought property in Spain, and since our retirement last year, my husband and I are currently dividing our time between the UK and Spain. However, this is a temporary arrangement, and...

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