Marianna Hunt
Investment and pension Associate Director
Marianna Hunt is an Associate Director at Fidelity International, where she covers topics such as pensions, retirement planning and inheritance tax for UK investors.
Prior to joining Fidelity, she was a financial journalist and launched The Daily Telegraph’s Millennial Investor column at the age of 24. She has more than eight years of experience writing for major UK publications including The Times, Financial Times, The Spectator and The Independent, and has received multiple awards for her journalism.
Her work focuses on helping readers understand complex financial topics and make informed long-term decisions about their money, from building retirement savings to managing wealth across generations.
Latest insights by Marianna
The overlooked retirement asset: your ability to keep earning
Is it time to invest in your employability?
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 23 Sep 2026
The retirement risk most people never plan for
How could leaving work early affect your retirement plans?
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 23 Sep 2026
I lost my job at 56. Can I retire?
What cash flow modelling says about your options after job loss
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 23 Sep 2026
Should you use your pension to pay off your mortgage?
What you do with your mortgage savings matter
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 22 Sep 2026
Can I build a £1m pension by 60?
How much you’ll need to contribute to hit £1m
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 03 Sep 2026
Should you spend all your money in retirement?
Marianna Hunt puts the controversial 'Die with Zero' philosophy to the test
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 12 Aug 2026
When the IHT 7-year rule becomes a 14-year rule
The little-known catch you need to watch out for
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 05 Aug 2026
Europe's richest retirees: how does the UK rank?
What retirement wealth and income reveal across Europe
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 03 Aug 2026
Will my daughter’s wedding reduce my IHT bill?
Understand the IHT rules for wedding gifts and supplier payments
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 21 Jul 2026
I’m 86 and struggling with investing: what should I do?
Simple ways to manage investments and savings in later life
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 21 Jul 2026
Don’t make this costly pension mistake in your 60s
Pension opt-outs and what they may cost you
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 09 Jul 2026
What's the best way to help your adult child financially?
Pensions or ISAs, house deposit, student loan, or further study?
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 29 Jun 2026
How to retire at 60
How much you may need to save to stop work at 60
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 24 Jun 2026
How to retire at 45
How much you may need to save to stop work at 45
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 24 Jun 2026
How to retire at 55
Our guide to starting your retirement earlier
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 24 Jun 2026
How to retire at 50
How much you may need to save to stop work at 50
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 24 Jun 2026
How to retire at 45, 50, 55 or 60
How much you may need to save to stop work
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 24 Jun 2026
IHT: your questions answered on trusts, spouses and tax traps
What to know about transfers, trusts and avoiding common IHT pitfalls
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 17 Jun 2026
Should I go part-time or pay for nursery?
How to weigh childcare costs, career growth and pension savings
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 17 Jun 2026
Four times AI tried to lead my finances astray
Using AI for money decisions: what to watch for
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 16 Jun 2026
IHT gifting allowances: 8 key questions answered
How IHT gifting rules work, from income gifts to annual allowances
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 10 Jun 2026
Should I invest instead of buying a home?
Could investing now help you buy a better home later?
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 01 Jun 2026
What is a realistic return to expect from your investments?
Future market returns may be lower than you expect
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 20 May 2026
The cost of waiting for the ‘right’ time to invest
It’s easy to find a reason not to invest
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 19 May 2026
Is £500k enough to retire?
What a £500k pension pot could mean for your lifestyle
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 13 May 2026
4 signs you’re over-saving
The hidden cost of playing it too safe
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 12 May 2026
4 signs you’re holding too much cash in retirement
When playing it safe can start to hold you back
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 27 Apr 2026
Rebuilding after the bubble
The effect of the dotcom bubble on our willingness to invest
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 27 Apr 2026
How to keep IHT records and avoid an unnecessary bill
A practical guide to recording gifts, assets and exemptions
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 22 Apr 2026
9 ways to protect your pension from IHT changes
Key planning moves before pensions face inheritance tax
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 13 Apr 2026
How do I convert my property portfolio into a pension?
A practical guide to using pensions and ISAs for retirement income
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 13 Apr 2026
This IHT mistake could cost you £78,000
How taper relief can affect the inheritance tax seven-year rule
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 09 Apr 2026
Self-employed and pensions: how to get started with a SIPP
All you need to know
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 20 Mar 2026
5 big tax breaks the self-employed miss out on
Ensure more of your profits stay in your pocket
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 19 Mar 2026
Best investments for a self-employed pension - whatever your age
Everything you need to know from tracker funds to diversification
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 19 Mar 2026
I’m self-employed - how much should I save for retirement?
Start early and know your retirement goal to make saving easier
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 19 Mar 2026
Can I afford a gap year in my 40s?
The financial implications of taking a career break
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 19 Mar 2026
How to make your money last (no matter your age)
Plan your retirement income with practical steps for every life stage
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 17 Mar 2026
5 money mistakes people make in their 80s
Care costs, estate planning and protecting your finances
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 10 Mar 2026
How to fix the UK’s 37% pension gap
6 steps to protect and boost your retirement
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 09 Mar 2026
Should I contribute to a pension after age 68?
Tax relief, limits and key checks
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 09 Mar 2026
How to create a retirement plan in 15 steps
Our simple checklist to ensure you stay on track
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 27 Feb 2026
‘I’m in my 40s. Should I start derisking my pension?’
A practical guide to pension planning
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 24 Feb 2026
Where I’m investing my ISA this year
Three ISA fund ideas
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 18 Feb 2026
Which bonds could help to boost my savings?
A real question, answered
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 16 Feb 2026
Retirement plan checklist: 2 years from retirement
Make the most of your tax-efficient pensions and ISA savings
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 12 Feb 2026
Retirement plan checklist: 5 years from retirement
Make the most of your tax-efficient pensions and ISA savings
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 12 Feb 2026
Retirement plan checklist: 10 years from retirement
A step-by-step guide to staying on track with your retirement plans
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 09 Feb 2026
Savers lose £17.6bn to inflation - how to beat price rises
Practical ways to stop inflation eroding your savings
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 30 Jan 2026
ISA, pension or pay down mortgage - which is best?
A real question answered
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 28 Jan 2026
As an additional rate taxpayer, how do I shelter my savings from tax?
Your questions answered
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 27 Jan 2026
Will our adult kids living at home create an IHT bill?
How supporting adult children at home affects inheritance tax
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 27 Jan 2026
Pensions shake-up: changes that could reshape your retirement
Key tax, pension and savings changes — and why they matter
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 23 Jan 2026
Financial traps people fall into over the years
Avoid these common money mistakes
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 14 Jan 2026
5 money mistakes people make in their 70s
Embracing new financial strategies as we get older
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 13 Jan 2026
How can we manage risk if "cash-like" investments are restricted?
Managing "cash-like" ISA risk in retirement
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 12 Jan 2026
5 money mistakes people make in their 20s
Financial traps to avoid
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 07 Jan 2026
5 money mistakes people make in their 30s
Financial traps to avoid
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 07 Jan 2026
5 money mistakes people make in their 50s
Financial traps to avoid
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 05 Jan 2026
5 money mistakes people make in their 40s
Growing families and bigger mortgages can stretch many people’s budgets
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 31 Dec 2025
Will 2026 be a good year to retire?
The key factors shaping your decision
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 29 Dec 2025
Overpay the mortgage, ISA or pension - which is best?
The classic ‘trilemma’ for those in their 40s and 50s
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 24 Dec 2025
The winners and losers of 2025 - in charts
Who ended the year better off or worse off?
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 17 Dec 2025
You’ve taken your tax-free cash - now what?
Managing tax-free pension lump sums after the budget
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 11 Dec 2025
Pension, ISA or property for the self-employed: which is better?
Tax benefits, diversification and ease of access to cash should all be considered
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 10 Dec 2025
Junior ISA boom: which funds are parents buying?
Shelter your child’s savings from the tax man
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 08 Dec 2025
Should I make voluntary National Insurance contributions?
Is paying £2,700 for a bigger state pension worth it?
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 04 Dec 2025
Will salary sacrifice changes impact me?
Why it matters and why it’s in the news
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 26 Nov 2025
6 money mistakes people make in their 60s
Financial traps to avoid
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 25 Nov 2025
Does unused pension tax-free cash grow with my investments?
How partial pension withdrawals affect your tax-free cash growth
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 20 Nov 2025
How do you claim IHT gifting from surplus income if your income is irregular?
Understanding HMRC’s annual approach to gifts from surplus income for IHT planning
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 09 Nov 2025
State pension generosity compared: how does the UK measure up?
How generous is the UK state pension?
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 05 Nov 2025
How to inflation-proof your retirement savings
Safeguard your retirement
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 31 Oct 2025
The silent retirement risk we all ignore - and how to manage it
How to plan for a longer life
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 28 Oct 2025
Autumn Budget: inheritance tax and other possible changes
A round up of potential changes and how they could impact you
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 27 Oct 2025
How to ensure your savings beat inflation in 3 charts
The best inflation-beating assets over time
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 22 Oct 2025
Is the AI boom a re-run of the dotcom bubble?
This time it’s different - or is it?
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 16 Oct 2025
IHT - your most popular questions answered
Five most popular questions you asked us
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 15 Oct 2025
5 good reasons to take your tax-free cash - and 5 bad ones
What you need to consider before taking tax-free cash from your pension
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 13 Oct 2025
I need about £22k a year, should I withdraw from my pension or ISA?
Your questions answered
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 01 Oct 2025
What do rate cuts mean for markets?
How rate cuts have impacted stock markets in the past
Marianna Hunt Fidelity International - 07 Aug 2025
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