Roll into the Colorado Rockies on the ‘ski train’ – and experience three different getaways for the price of one

Three holidays for the price of one – that is what’s on offer in Colorado, where you can enjoy a ski break, train adventure and city getaway all in a single trip. After flying in and staying at the elegant Crawford Hotel in Denver, located within the historic Union Station, you begin with one of … Read more

Can we inherit state pensions after 30 years living together, or do we need a civil partnership? Steve Webb replies

By Steve Webb for This Is Money Updated: 06:00 GMT, 26 December 2023 I am 69 and claiming my state pension. My partner is 65 and not yet claiming his pension, which will be available from December 2024. In the event of anything happening to either of us, regarding claiming part of a deceased person’s … Read more

The Dominican dream: Once deemed downmarket, this Caribbean island is now the region’s most popular

There is a dusty old history book in the library of the Sanctuary Cap Cana, entitled The British Are Coming. It feels rather prophetic. Ten years ago, the Dominican Republic, with its troubled political past, would have been quite low down the average Briton’s Caribbean wish-list. No longer. In fact, the country’s tourist industry has … Read more

This bonkers EU rule is starving our investment trusts of cash, Ros Altmann says

Britain must ditch an EU law that has left investment trusts in ‘existential danger’  By Calum Muirhead Updated: 11:20 GMT, 24 December 2023 Speaking out: Baroness Ros Altmann told The Mail on Sunday that the rules had been ‘misapplied’ Britain must ditch an EU law that has left investment trusts in ‘existential danger’ and ‘starved’ of … Read more

Elite NYC chef reveals her 7 secrets to cooking up the perfect homemade Christmas menu on a budget… from the surprise ingredient to transform your gravy… to the $5 store-bought sauce that’ll elevate your veggies

A house full of hungry friends and relatives can be intimidating to even the best home cooks – especially on Christmas day. And this busy holiday season – with its sky-high grocery store prices – feeding the whole family while nailing the perfect turkey can seem nearly impossible. But, elite New York City chef, Lauren … Read more

We are living through the financial clash of generations, says KEN COSTA

By Ken Costa Updated: 11:21 GMT, 24 December 2023 Christmas  is traditionally a time for families and friends to come together, a gathering of the generations young and old.  Carols, turkey and stress will inevitably accompany the hoped-for tidings of intergenerational comfort and joy. It’s not an exaggeration to say that we are living through the … Read more

Furious plane passenger reveals how she was ‘DUPED’ into switching seats by woman who faked an injury by wearing a SLING – that she removed as soon as she sat down

The passenger shared the irritating hustle to a Reddit post A woman pretended to be injured – before revealing she was fine The Reddit poster joked they win ‘the prize’ for best dupe on an airline  By Emily Lefroy For Dailymail.Com Published: 15:31 GMT, 22 December 2023 | Updated: 16:05 GMT, 22 December 2023 A … Read more

Southwest passenger is left outraged after being forced to sit in a SOAKING wet seat with mysterious liquid dripping on her from the overhead bin – because flight attendant REFUSED to move her OR the leaking bag

TikToker @pocketmouse35 shared a video from a Southwest Airlines flight It shows liquid dripping from a gap above her and all over her armrest and seat The flight attendant said she wasn’t allowed to move despite the discomfort  By Sadie Whitelocks For Dailymail.com Published: 17:48 GMT, 22 December 2023 | Updated: 18:01 GMT, 22 December … Read more

NUTSHELL GROWTH: The global investing minnow that says it will beat Fundsmith next year

By Jeff Prestridge Updated: 11:24 GMT, 24 December 2023 Global investment fund Nutshell Growth has enjoyed a reasonable start to life since its launch during lockdown in May 2020, generating an overall return of 24 per cent. But it hasn’t been easy with its share price falling sharply in the wake of the financial crisis in … Read more