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Moira O'Neill

Investing Columnist

Moira is an independent freelance investment and money journalist. She was previously head of content at interactive investor, editor at Moneywise, personal finance editor at Investors Chronicle and deputy editor at Money Observer. She has won a Wincott Journalism Award and written two personal finance books, Finance at 40 and Saving and Investing for Your Children.

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  • Thursday, 4 July, 2024
    Investing in funds
    How to crack investing for retirement income

    Britons need urgent help with their long-term savings

  • Friday, 28 June, 2024
    Advice & Comment
    Wealth managers need to adopt AI — and fast  

    The industry is at risk of overplaying the quality of its ‘human’ support

  • Friday, 21 June, 2024
    Savings accounts
    Should you really open the Bank of Mum and Dad?

    ‘Nepo-investors’ are on the rise, but will they spend wisely?

  • Friday, 14 June, 2024
    Advice & Comment
    Tax anomalies that keep experts awake at night

    The UK has the world’s longest tax code — and the politicians don’t seem keen to change that

  • Friday, 7 June, 2024
    Advice & Comment
    Dreaming of retiring abroad? It’s more difficult than you think

    Popular destinations for expats have tightened their tax regimes

  • Friday, 24 May, 2024
    Advice & Comment
    Bond funds: a refuge as interest rates fall?

    It’s time to look again at fixed income

  • Friday, 17 May, 2024
    Personal Finance
    Will a mortgage scupper your retirement?

    City watchdog predicts more over-65s will have outstanding home loans in the future

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  • Saturday, 11 May, 2024
    Private investing
    Investment trusts troubles present an opportunity

    Act now before the Lords’ reform — the discounts may disappear

  • Friday, 3 May, 2024
    Personal Finance
    Can you afford to retire early?

    For many, escaping the 9 to 5 is an alluring proposal. But how can you ensure you don’t run out of money — or get bored?

  • Friday, 19 April, 2024
    Advice & Comment
    Don’t let your pension run out of money

    Drawdown investors need to be prepared for high inflation or a market crash

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  • Thursday, 4 April, 2024
    Advice & Comment
    Gold or gilts: which is best for inflation protection?

    An all-time high for the yellow metal is a sign drawdown investors should examine their reasons for holding it

  • Friday, 22 March, 2024
    Investing in funds
    Isas: the nation’s tax-free favourite turns 25

    The tax-sheltered investment scheme provides a lifeline for millions of savers

  • Wednesday, 6 March, 2024
    UK Budget 2024
    Do we really need another Isa allowance?

    The chancellor’s effort to boost investment in UK companies simply adds to the savings vehicle’s complexity

  • Friday, 1 March, 2024
    Advice & Comment
    Pensions: to crystallise or not to crystallise, that is the question

    Some advisers are recommending their clients act now to protect against a future tax charge

  • Thursday, 8 February, 2024
    Advice & Comment
    Is it possible to master emotions when trading?

    Academic research suggests evolutionary hunter-gatherer traits do not serve us well when investing

  • Friday, 2 February, 2024
    Annuities
    Pension planning: annuities back on the table

    Higher interest rates have boosted income for life options

  • Friday, 19 January, 2024
    Advice & Comment
    Should you put all your investment eggs in one basket?

    The financial compensation scheme limit urgently needs to be reviewed

  • Tuesday, 16 January, 2024
    Annuities
    Annuities — we want your views

    Do you enjoy peace of mind, or do you regret this retirement decision?

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  • Friday, 12 January, 2024
    Investing in funds
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  • Friday, 22 December, 2023
    Gold
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    Personal Finance
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  • Friday, 17 November, 2023
    Advice & Comment
    How to make retirement less taxing

    Drawdowners can cut their liability with careful planning

  • Friday, 10 November, 2023
    Investment trusts
    Investment trusts: a sector under siege

    Once a highly successful vehicle for income investors, the sector has suffered as inflation took hold

  • Wednesday, 25 October, 2023
    Advice & Comment
    Diversification: is 30 funds too many?

    Most DIY platforms suggest between 10 and 15

  • Monday, 23 October, 2023
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    What is robo-advice and how can it provide low-cost financial planning?

    Competitive pricing and easy-to-use investment tools are the main attractions for beginner investors

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