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Lucy Warwick-Ching is the communities editor, in charge of developing the FT's commenting strategy. She writes a column called Family Money and edits the weekly Your Questions column.

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  • Monday, 18 October, 2021
    FT Wealth
    The perils of making a fortune at a young age

    Young sports stars and celebrities face big challenges managing life-changing pots of money

  • Wednesday, 13 October, 2021
    Your QuestionsPersonal Finance Advice & Comment
    How can I invest for my granddaughter in Japan?

    I have helped finance two junior Isas for my British grandchildren and would like to invest in something similar

  • Friday, 8 October, 2021
    Your QuestionsPersonal Finance Advice & Comment
    Where should I put my savings?

    I’ve been able to save a few hundred pounds a month since the start of the pandemic

  • Wednesday, 29 September, 2021
    Your QuestionsPersonal Finance Advice & Comment
    Should I file a US tax return?

    I have dual UK-US citizenship, but have lived in the UK for my working life

  • Thursday, 23 September, 2021
    Your QuestionsPersonal Finance Advice & Comment
    Should we and our daughter sell our houses and live together?

    We have decided to pool our resources but my husband and I are worried about tax

  • Wednesday, 22 September, 2021
    FT Financial Literacy and Inclusion Campaign
    How should we teach young people about personal finance? Q&A

    Claer Barrett and Aimée Allam, director of FT Flic, answer your questions

  • Wednesday, 15 September, 2021
    Your QuestionsMarriage and divorce
    Should I go to a litigation funder to pay for my divorce?

    My husband has locked me out of our shared bank accounts

  • Saturday, 11 September, 2021
    FT Readers
    ‘Surviving 9/11’: FT Readers share their thoughts

    Join the conversation in the comments below to tell us your memories of the day.

  • Wednesday, 8 September, 2021
    Your QuestionsTax
    Should we let our ex-council flat?

    We can’t find a buyer so are considering leasing it to our local housing association

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  • Thursday, 2 September, 2021
    Your QuestionsUK property
    Can we reclaim overpaid stamp duty?

    HM Revenue & Customs’ latest guidance says it will refund the money before checking eligibility

  • Wednesday, 1 September, 2021
    Special ReportFT Wealth: September 2021
    Inheritance planning and blended families: a tricky mix

    Recent high-profile legal disputes highlight the fraught business of leaving wealth to loved ones

  • Wednesday, 18 August, 2021
    Your QuestionsInheritance
    How can I best invest for my children?

    My father has offered to give me £250 a month for each

  • Tuesday, 10 August, 2021
    Your QuestionsInheritance
    Will our children have to pay more IHT because my wife has left the UK?

    My wife has moved back to Norway where she lives as my non-domiciled spouse

  • Wednesday, 4 August, 2021
    Your QuestionsCryptocurrencies
    Can I use cryptocurrency towards my house purchase?

    My lender tells me they cannot accept it and neither can the conveyancing solicitor

  • Wednesday, 28 July, 2021
    Your QuestionsPersonal Finance Advice & Comment
    Should I transfer my half of our house to my estranged wife?

    In return she will transfer shares to me in the family business

  • Wednesday, 21 July, 2021
    Your QuestionsPersonal Finance Advice & Comment
    Will one of my children pay more inheritance tax than the others?

    I have made generous financial gifts to my three daughters over the years

  • Thursday, 15 July, 2021
    Your QuestionsPersonal Finance Advice & Comment
    Can I pay less inheritance tax on cryptocurrencies?

    My late partner’s portfolio consists mainly of cryptos that have recently fallen in value

  • Tuesday, 6 July, 2021
    Your QuestionsPersonal Finance Advice & Comment
    Can I do anything to stop the pig farm next to my house?

    I love where I live, but the pig B&B makes life unpleasant

  • Saturday, 3 July, 2021
    FT SeriesGraduates: the class of 2021
    What are the difficulties facing new graduates? We asked, you answered

    FT readers told us their experiences of looking for work and shared advice on how to land your first job

  • Wednesday, 30 June, 2021
    Your QuestionsInheritance
    Am I liable for unpaid tax on my neighbour’s estate?

    I’m the executor and have paid the beneficiaries, but HMRC says there is undeclared income

  • Monday, 28 June, 2021
    FT SeriesGraduates: the class of 2021
    ‘I feel left behind’: graduates struggle to secure good jobs

    FT survey reveals the intense competition and arduous assessments facing those entering the workforce

  • Wednesday, 23 June, 2021
    Your QuestionsUK tax
    I’ve received a ‘nudge’ tax letter from HMRC, what should I do?

    The letter comes with a certificate of tax position to complete, but I’m wary about completing this.

  • Wednesday, 16 June, 2021
    Your QuestionsPersonal Finance Advice & Comment
    What are the pitfalls for non-resident UK property buyers?

    We live in Hong Kong but want to buy a home in London

  • Wednesday, 16 June, 2021
    FT Wealth
    Surviving divorce: a guide for family businesses and charities

    A wealthy couple’s break-up need not spell the end of their foundation or company — if they avoid the pitfalls

  • Tuesday, 8 June, 2021
    Your QuestionsPersonal Finance Advice & Comment
    Can I donate cryptocurrencies to charity?

    I want to support good causes, but don’t understand the tax rules

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