Where you should invest your money (and the pitfalls to avoid) to set yourself up for a prosperous 2025, by the Mail’s wealth guru JEFF PRESTRIDGE

Where you should invest your money (and the pitfalls to avoid) to set yourself up for a prosperous 2025, by the Mail’s wealth guru JEFF PRESTRIDGE

New Year is not just about celebrating the start of another year. It’s also a time for reflection, new resolutions and resolve, especially when it comes to financial matters. For many, the following weeks will involve filing a tax return and paying a tax bill before the month is out (my priority). Others will look … Read more

I want to give my home to my family: Can I rent it back from them to avoid an inheritance tax bill?

I want to give my home to my family: Can I rent it back from them to avoid an inheritance tax bill?

My total estate will be worth approximately £700,000 by the time I die.  I would like to transfer ownership of my three-bedroom house, which is currently worth approximately £550,000, to my nephew and nieces (in equal proportions) to benefit from the seven-year rule and avoid inheritance tax.  I would pay market rent to them so … Read more

Can we pay to take our family on an annual holiday without falling into inheritance tax trap?

Can we pay to take our family on an annual holiday without falling into inheritance tax trap?

My husband and I are both in our mid 70s, in good health and without any financially worries. We are not into extravagant holidays and expensive cars, but we do have a good lifestyle. We eat well and probably spend way more on healthy quality food than the average couple but also run a moderate … Read more