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Lucy Warwick-Ching

Communities editor

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.

Previously Lucy was the personal finance digital editor. She produced the FT Money Show podcast, coordinated FT Money’s digital output and wrote for the weekday newspaper and FT.com.

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    My Sipp is worth almost £600,000 and I am worried I will breach the lifetime allowance

  • Thursday, 8 April, 2021
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    Which ethical funds should I invest in?

    I am 78, recently inherited £20,000, and would like to invest for income

  • Friday, 2 April, 2021
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    Child benefit ‘mistake’ leaves 200,000 families at risk of state pension reduction

    Parents could be eligible for higher retirement income relating to child benefit claims

  • Wednesday, 31 March, 2021
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    Do I need to pay tax on cryptocurrency holdings?

    I put £5,000 into bitcoin and more recently bought a dogecoin

  • Tuesday, 23 March, 2021
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    What can I do about missing national insurance contributions?

    I have no supporting documentation to confirm my employment for 1978-79

  • Wednesday, 17 March, 2021
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    How will getting divorced affect my finances?

    My wife is 10 years younger than me and has a 14-year-old son who lives with us

  • Wednesday, 10 March, 2021
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    Could I be sued for writing an online review?

    I use social media to post critical reviews of companies, goods and services

  • Wednesday, 10 March, 2021
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    Parents plough extra savings into Jisas during lockdown

    How best to invest for those with the longest of time horizons

  • Tuesday, 2 March, 2021
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    We have a written but not legally binding agreement

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    Must I return an expensive gift to my ex-partner?

    His finances have been badly hit by the pandemic — now he wants my necklace back

  • Wednesday, 10 February, 2021
    Your QuestionsTax
    Should I give away my assets before the Budget?

    I want to give away a property and some shares

  • Monday, 8 February, 2021
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    Hundreds of FT readers responded to our survey — the pandemic is leaving many overwhelmed

  • Wednesday, 3 February, 2021
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    Should I set up a social media business?

    I have been sharing content online and now have more than 50,000 followers on Instagram

  • Tuesday, 26 January, 2021
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    Should I pay into a pension for my cleaner?

    I pay in cash and provide all the materials, but I’ve heard there may be tax and pension obligations too

  • Tuesday, 19 January, 2021
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    Can I place assets into trust ahead of possible CGT changes?

    I am planning ahead in case the government raises this tax

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    Should we sell my mother’s house or rent it out?

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  • Thursday, 7 January, 2021
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    I haven’t been able to get hold of my bank for two weeks.

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    How can I get money back from a friend facing bankruptcy?

    I lent £50,000 for a deposit on a property they purchased in 2016

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    What options do I have for managing the family estate?

    I’m due to inherit from my father and I’m worried I don’t have time to manage the estate

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    Can I leave my estate to my nieces free of inheritance tax?

    I never wanted children so it seems unfair that my relatives will be hit with a large tax bill

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    I understand HMRC’s next phase of Making Tax Digital will compel me to report digitally

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