Are you paying more tax than you need to? Start with these five areas
Could you be paying more tax than necessary? Here are five areas to review in 2026/27, from pension contributions and savings to investments, family finances and gifting.
inheritance tax
‘I dislike my daughter’s miserly husband – can I keep him locked out of her inheritance?’
Moral Money: our reader hopes a trust will guarantee their child’s financial security Dear Moral Money, We have three adult…
‘How can I help one of my grandchildren buy a house without making the others jealous?’
Moral Money: our reader wants to avoid unintentional unfairness down the line Dear Sam, I want to help my granddaughter…
How Does Giving Fit Into Financial Planning?
You might be wondering – isn’t financial planning all about saving, investing, and growing your money? Where does giving fit…
‘I was counting on mum’s inheritance – but she cut me out of her will’
Moral Money: our reader feels emotionally and financially betrayed Dear Sam, My sister has made the choice to pass my inheritance…
16 Ways to Legally Pay Less Tax in 2025
How to make the most of your tax allowances Tax bills are on the rise, but that doesn’t mean you…
‘My wife changed our mortgage behind my back – should I end our 38-year marriage?’
Moral Money: our reader is shocked to discover a sizeable debt remains on his property Dear Sam, My wife and…
‘My 95-year-old mother is being coerced into spending £10k on Christmas gifts’
Moral Money: our reader wants to protect his parent’s retirement savings while maintaining peace My 95-year-old mother and 85-year-old aunt…
My ex-wife abandoned our daughters – and refuses to tell them her inheritance plan
Moral Money: our reader is unsure about relying entirely on his own finances for his children’s bequest Dear Moral Money,…