Russell Miles

Senior Personal Finance Commentator

Russell's Biography

Russell has been writing about investments and investing for thirty-five years, speaking to pension funds, charities, IFAs, and private clients. Russell has a particular passion for helping private clients understand the challenges they face and showing how good financial habits and planning can provide a brighter financial future.

Specialisms

Markets Personal Finance

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Private school fees: a way to reduce your inheritance tax?
By  Russell Miles
Senior Personal Finance Commentator
14 Jul 2026 | 12 min read
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What is the 4% rule for retirement income and is it a reliable rule of thumb?
By  Russell Miles
Senior Personal Finance Commentator
21 Apr 2026 | 10 min read
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Understanding offshore bonds and how they work
By  Russell Miles
Senior Personal Finance Commentator
14 Apr 2026 | 10 min read
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How many qualifying years do you need for the full UK State Pension? And what kind of retirement will it provide?
By  Russell Miles
Senior Personal Finance Commentator
13 Apr 2026 | 9 min read
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This Easter, start building a nest egg for your children with a Junior ISA
By  Russell Miles
Senior Personal Finance Commentator
31 Mar 2026 | 7 min read
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How do you assess value for money when paying wealth management fees?
By  Russell Miles
Senior Personal Finance Commentator
31 Mar 2026 | 8 min read
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Six tips for enjoying a happy and healthy retirement
By  Russell Miles
Senior Personal Finance Commentator
30 Mar 2026 | 7 min read
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How to plan a tax-efficient wealth transfer
By  Russell Miles
Senior Personal Finance Commentator
26 Mar 2026 | 7 min read
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What’s the best way to save for retirement?
By  Russell Miles
Senior Personal Finance Commentator
26 Mar 2026 | 9 min read
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What is financial wellbeing and why is it important?
By  Russell Miles
Senior Personal Finance Commentator
20 Mar 2026 | 6 min read
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Where’s the best place to retire?
By  Russell Miles
Senior Personal Finance Commentator
19 Feb 2026 | 8 min read
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How pension auto-enrolment is improving future retirements
By  Russell Miles
Senior Personal Finance Commentator
11 Feb 2026 | 9 min read
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