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If you’ve been putting off reviewing your retirement saving arrangements because of lack of time or support, why not make the most of the 'extra day' in this leap year? Earlier we had our experts on hand to answer your questions. If you didn't get an answer to your question between 1 and 2pm, we have lined up a panel of expert IFAs - including Anna - who will continue to answer your queries throughout the rest of the day.

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There are only two certainties in life: death and taxes
Sadly, with inheritance tax (IHT) both come at the same time. And with property prices at record levels and people getting wealthier, the impact is more than ever.
How can you prepare for the future and prevent the taxman from benefiting - rather than your loved ones?

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Ever wondered how to make the most of your money? The stock market has many great attractions as an investment with more and more people looking at share dealing to secure their long-term financial future - and have some fun too!
Whether you’re a novice investor or a stockmarket whizz, managing your share portfolio online from the comfort of your own chair can offer far more control and involvement than traditional investment.
To learn more about online share dealing join our live online webchat now with Claudia Philips, Alliance Trust's Investment Dealing expert.

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Whatever your age or life-stage, if you’re interested in pre- and post- retirement planning, then this live webchat is for you.
With us earlier were David Dunn, a director at Fidelity International's Retirement Institute and Tom McPhail, a pensions expert with leading independent financial advisors Hargreaves Lansdown.
Whether you want tips on building your fund, beating the effects of inflation, choosing your annuity, or making the most of tax-free lump sums, please see the transcript below to see what was said.

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Are you unsure of the best way to save for your future? Are you worried you may not be able to put enough aside for retirement?
Whether you’re approaching retirement, actively saving for your future or haven’t started at all, help is at hand in our live webchat today.
Alliance Trust Head of Pensions, Hyman Wolanski answered your questions about pensions, please see below for the answers.

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Can we really become a nation of greener drivers and what are the trade-offs we might have to make between convenience now and protecting our future?
If you'd like to find out more about environmentally-friendly cars, greener fuels, carbon-offsetting or just learn some tips for more fuel-efficient driving then join this free online webchat with Craig Staniland, green guru and underwriting director for leading motor insurer Swiftcover.com.

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Young or old, super-rich or just ‘an average householder’, if you own a property then, sadly, inheritance tax (IHT) is something that will affect you. What’s more, because of rising house prices it is something that is affecting us more than ever before.
Anne Young, tax expert from Scottish Widows, is live now to answer all your questions about inheritance tax including what it is, who’s likely to be liable and how you can avoid it.

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Internet shopping is worth more than £8billion in the UK and growing rapidly creating a huge boom in consumer spending. Research predicts that an extra £3.2billion will be spent by 2010 that would not have been spent on the high street. While this is great news for online retailers, there is a fear that small businesses may fall behind in the ultra competitive eMarket.

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Whether you're shopping on the high street or online in the run-up to Christmas, it is essential that you take steps to protect yourself from the dangers of card fraud. In all that frantic festive shopping it is easy to fall into bad habits that play into the hands of sophisticated fraudsters.

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Hello and welcome! Ray Boulger is Senior Technical Manager for Charcol Online, and one of the UK’s leading mortgage experts.

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With the January 31st self-assessment deadline looming, if you’re self-employed or a higher rate tax-payer you’ve got to act quickly or face a fine! Bernard Oster from Tax Watchdog, one the UK’s...

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As the saying goes, there are only two certainties in life: death and taxes.

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Financial services in the UK are generally very safe and reliable, but what happens when a financial services firm goes out of business owing you money? The Financial Services Compensation Scheme...

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No-one likes to lose money - and especially not the sometimes considerable sums we entrust to financial services firms for our future.

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