All articles by Michael Kennedy

Michael Kennedy: Are you self-employed and into hang gliding?

Business 26 Mar, 2023

IF you’re into hang gliding, hover over the House of Commons next time they’re discussing pension needs for the self-employed.

PERSONAL FINANCE: How women can combat their pension disadvantages

Business 20 Mar, 2023

RECENTLY we discussed how difficult it is for women to achieve a level of pension savings that will allow them to be comfortable and, if necessary, independent in their retirement.

MICHAEL KENNEDY: Why is there a ‘pensions pessimism’ among women?

Business 13 Mar, 2023

AS a woman, you face many unique challenges in life (putting up with men, for a start!).

Is your pension ‘sexy’?

Business 04 Mar, 2023

FORMER pensions minister Ros Altmann said the problem the government faces, when encouraging us to save into our pensions, was to make pensions sexy (her words), rather than watching people yawn with boredom when pension saving is mentioned.

Looking at the insurance that protects your family from loss of your income

Business 04 Feb, 2023

SOMETIMES we spend too much time thinking about the past, and we don’t think enough about the future, because it’s harder to imagine.

Time to think about servicing (or opening) an Isa

Business 28 Jan, 2023

THERE'S a saying “I can’t be an individual on my own .