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Don't panic about the Hargreaves Lansdown takeover

There is no immediate reason to transfer your portfolio elsewhere, but the platform has a lot to improve

What to do when you inherit a property

Selling is straightforward and tax efficient, but it's important to factor in emotional considerations and how they can best be managed

Rate cut could spell trouble for annuities

Experts think annuity rates will start coming down in the wake of the first Bank of England rate cut

Get ready for Premium Bond and savings rates cuts

Savers should review their accounts before rate cuts take the best deals off the market

Labour's looking at IHT – but we're already paying record amounts

Investors may want to consider how potential tax rises in the October Budget could affect their finances

Smart ways to beat Labour's private school fees tax

With private school fees set to increase, we look at the best options to fund them

From blame to pain: What a tax grab could look like

After the blame, now comes the pain

Care costs planning is now that little bit harder

The scrapping of social care reforms further emphasises the need to think about care costs in advance

How to protect your finances when getting divorced

Splitting matrimonial assets can be complicated, but ensuring you get the right financial settlement is essential to your financial future

'I'm now in charge of my £860,000 portfolio – can I retire at 60?'

Portfolio Clinic: Our reader is now fully 'responsible for her future' and hopes that it involves an early retirement. Dave Baxter assesses the situation