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The best Child Trust Funds on offer

00:01 | 30 Aug 2009 | By Lorna Bourke

Parents should not let money in CTFs languish; it should be invested as soon as possible.

How to best invest your child's CTF

00:01 | 14 Aug 2009

Get involved in investing in your offspring's Child Trust Fund to make sure they get the best returns.

How to fund university costs

00:01 | 09 Jul 2009 | By Lorna Bourke

Supporting university students can be costly, but there are ways to soften the financial blow.

What do I do with my boomerang children?

00:01 | 04 Jan 2009 | By Lorna Bourke

You can encourage them to survive on their own with advice and financial help.

How do I pick a care home for dad?

00:01 | 03 Jan 2009 | By Lorna Bourke

By doing your research, visiting likely homes, asking friends - in particular, parents’ doctors or medical advisers who may know what is available locally with suitable care at a price you can afford and checking with your local authority.

Do I need a power of attorney?

00:01 | 02 Jan 2009 | By Marlene Shalton

Yes, if you want to make sure your affairs can be managed in case of mental illness or incapacity. the time to do this is now!

Investing for children

00:01 | 18 Dec 2008 | By Lorna Bourke

Child Trust Funds have their limits. So where else should you go to invest for children?

Should I let my son/daughter buy a car?

00:01 | 16 Nov 2008 | By Lorna Bourke

Yes – in term of safety it’s much better than a motorcyle, scooter or bicycle and it saves you having to ferry them around.

Must Do for November: Get Xmas wrapped up early

16:16 | 31 Oct 2008 | By Joss Harwood

As if you weren't feeling stressed enough by the economic situation, Christmas is coming!

The cheapest motors to insure for your student offspring

00:01 | 26 Oct 2008 | By Lorna Bourke

With a new generation of students just starting at university, parents considering buying a second hand car for a student offspring will find insurance is a major consideration.

Must Do for October: Offspring flying the nest? Give them water wings to stop them drowning

07:48 | 02 Oct 2008 | By Joss Harwood

Give the student in your life a few financial lessons.

How can I prevent solicitors charging excessive fees for obtaining Probate?

00:01 | 19 Jul 2008 | By Lorna Bourke

...by not making solicitors executors of your will.

Guide to paying school fees: Picking the right solution for you

00:01 | 06 Jul 2008 | By Charlie Parker

In the second part of Citywire's guide to paying school fees we examine how to go about paying for them; whether to pay early, invest to cover the cost, or borrow.

How can I cope best with divorce?

00:01 | 29 Jun 2008 | By Marlene Shalton

You will cope best with divorce if you are realistic about what you need and do an inventory of all you own and owe.

Will the state look after mum (or dad)?

00:01 | 21 Jun 2008 | By Marlene Shalton

Yes – but depending on her/his state of health and her finances.

Making School Fees Affordable

00:01 | 21 Jun 2008 | By Lorna Bourke

In the first of a three-part guide to planning for your child's future, financial expert Lorna Bourke looks at how to afford rising school fees

How can I pay for school and college fees?

13:00 | 13 Jun 2008 | By Marlene Shalton

The numbers are big; start saving as early as you can.

How much will my kids cost me?

15:59 | 22 May 2008

Loads - but they're worth it.

Childbirth: hospital beats home any day

00:01 | 10 Apr 2008 | By Dr Kate Pickering

We insist on driving cars that are safer than ever; so why do some women insist on a dangerous home delivery?

The drugs don't work

00:01 | 01 Apr 2008 | By Dr Kate Pickering

Is cannabis harmless? No it is not. Time to tune in rather than turn on.

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