U2's Bono in line for Facebook cash windfall 

U2 singer Bono, once described as "the worst investor in the US", is beginning to look rather shrew these days.

Best places in the world to invest in 2011 

Every investor knows that playing the stock market is a gambler's game. Strike lucky and the returns can be eye-watering, get it wrong and prepare to take a sharp intake of breath as money slides down the drain.

Investments: Changes at Cairn need time to settle 

Investments: Bag Halfords as it hits the acquisition trail 

At first glance, the writing is on the wall for listed non-food retailers. The confidence of consumers, who are feeling the pinch from rising petrol and grocery prices, as well as tax increases, already seems to be faltering.

Investments: Insurance is where the action is to be found 

It has been a lively old time for Britain's insurance industry in the last few months.

Can't decide between a fixed or variable rate? Now you don't have to 

Homeowners struggling to decide whether or not to fix their mortgages may find the answer lies with a new offering from Barclays.

What does reform mean for mortgages? 

The world financial crisis started with the mortgage market; so it's logical, when the Chancellor, George Osborne, announced his plans for reform of financial regulation, that greater supervision of home loans would be a central plank.

An eighth of an Irish chateau could be better than nothing 

How about buying a property in Ireland? Yes you read that right, Ireland, the country which has suffered some of the biggest price falls in the global property crash.

Why buying in Istanbul now could bring Turkish delight tomorrow 

Turkey, a non-eurozone country with a warm climate, attractive coastlines, low cost of living and easy access from the UK and Ireland – is an attractive option for holidaymakers and second home buyers.

Is the time right to buy a home in Northern Ireland? 

Barclays Bank's profits have just whizzed up to £3bn in the first half of this year; the stock markets are taking-off again; and there is more optimism than in a long time about house prices. But does this make it the right moment to invest in a home or shares?

Sorting the Settlor’s Rights 

Over past years, many people have taken advice on putting capital sums away to improve their Inheritance Tax (IHT) situation.

Mix and match your pension with work 

Question: I am soon to retire and have a number of small pension pots, what are my options given that my aim is to carry on working to some extent, and want to maintain a degree of flexibility?

Assurance for the family's future 

I finished last week by promising an answer to the difficulties faced by those earning over £100,000 and the 60% tax rate.

Making property fund investments work 

Question: Some of my investments are held in a property fund. Until recently I was unable to withdraw these due to the fund being frozen. I can now withdraw my money, what would you advise?

Is a tax haven a safe haven? 

IN the current circumstances, any mention of offshore investments is likely to elicit a fairly negative response from potential investors. People are still smarting from the Icelandic debacle, so fear is understandable.

Using property to plan for retirement 

Question: I have amassed a reasonable sum within my pension and am thinking about buying a property with it, can you explain what this involves?

Inflation is the risk we all face 

The quantitative easing, which both the US and the UK are pursuing, is unprecedented.

Seeing the wood from the trees 

In the current investment environment of high volatility, market uncertainty and environmental concerns, it is only right that investors should look at investments that do some good rather than just delivering a profit.

A pension for every employee 

Just when you thought you had heard everything there was to be said about pensions, the Government has come up with some more.

A Power of Attorney can be as vital as a will 

Question: I have been told that making a Power of Attorney is something I should consider doing. Can you please outline why I should do this and what the implications for me are?