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Stakeknife: should the British government reveal the real name of its top IRA informer?

Of the countless people who provided intelligence to help the British state fight terrorism during the Troubles in Northern Ireland (1968-98), Agent Stakeknife was the best known. He had a reputation for having been involved in the most violent offences as a member of the IRA while simultaneously providing the…

The Conversation

Ask the Editor, December 12: IRAs, 401(k)s and RMDs

In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on IRAs, 401(k)s and required minimum distributions

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Ed Slott: America’s IRA Expert and His Financial Legacy

By 2025, the retirement landscape will have only grown more challenging. Nearly 20% of the workforce is now age 65 or older, and longevity trends mean many Americans will live into their 80s. Yet, three out of four Americans still believe they may never afford to retire, underscoring the urgency…

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I'm a Tax Attorney: These Are the Year-End Tax Moves You Can't Afford to Miss

Don't miss out on this prime time to maximize contributions to your retirement accounts, do Roth conversions and capture investment gains.

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I'm an Investment Adviser: This Is the Tax Diversification Strategy You Need for Your Retirement Income

Spreading savings across three "tax buckets" — pretax, Roth and taxable — can help give retirees the flexibility to control when and how much taxes they pay.

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Boomers at Risk: How Market Shocks Could Erase Retirement Savings—And the Gold IRA Fix

Baby boomers are facing a financial storm that could derail decades of careful planning. Market volatility in 2025 has already rattled portfolios, leaving many retirees...

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Security guarantees needed before Stakeknife is named – Burghart

Pressure is growing on the Government to name Stakeknife after the publication of the final report from Operation Kenova.

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Shocking MI5 Revelations: Freddie Scappaticci and the Spy Cover-Up That Failed the Public

MI5's failure to disclose Freddie Scappaticci's role as Stakeknife shocks the public. Operation Kenova reveals the truth behind the IRA spy cover-up.

International Business Times UK

‘I’m not going to hide again’: Stakeknife report met with relief by victims’ families

Killings of suspected IRA informers brought shame and fear but relatives have opportunity to step out of shadows

The Guardian - UK

Britain’s ‘golden egg’: how IRA agent Freddie Scappaticci was protected to the end

‘Agent Stakeknife’, who carried out sadistic killings then was helped to relocate to England, only once saw the inside of a courtroom

The Guardian - UK

Kenova report reveals Stakeknife was taken on holiday while wanted by police

It also details how the Army’s agent in the IRA was handed tens of thousands of pounds.

Evening Standard

Failure to name Stakeknife ‘slightly ludicrous’, Justice Minister says

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn insisted that identifying agents risks ‘jeopardising’ national security,

Evening Standard

Did Thatcher know about Stakeknife? asks sister of murdered man

Moira Todd’s brother Eugene Simons was disappeared by Stakeknife’s unit in the Provisional IRA in 1981.

Evening Standard

UK's MI5 accused of concealing the truth over 'Stakeknife' agent who killed for the IRA

Official investigation strongly criticised how the UK's intelligence agency MI5 handled the double agent during the Troubles in Northern Ireland.

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Evening Standard

Late release of MI5 Stakeknife files a ‘significant failure’, report says

The final report of Operation Kenova said that MI5 had ‘earlier and greater knowledge’ of Stakeknife than it had at first stated.

The Guardian - UK

Who was Stakeknife? MI5 mole at heart of IRA – timeline

Agent who ‘committed grotesque, serious crime’ is widely believed to have been Freddie Scappaticci, who died in 2023

The Independent UK

Hopes British grandfather jailed in Dubai could be freed before Christmas

Mr Douglas has allegedly experienced torture while behind bars in the United Arab Emirates capital

The Guardian - UK

MI5 impeded inquiry into Stakeknife agent who murdered for IRA, says official report

Nine-year investigation paints highly critical picture of agency’s handling of double agent

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The Independent UK

How MI5 turned blind eye to IRA spy’s ‘grotesque’ crimes

Intelligence handlers took Stakeknife agent out of Northern Ireland for a holiday when they knew he was wanted by police for murder, damning report finds

Evening Standard

UK government challenged to name agent planted in Provisional IRA

Kenova chief Sir Iain Livingstone was speaking as the final report into the operation was published.

Kiplinger

I'm a Financial Pro Focused on Federal Benefits: These Are the 2 Questions I Answer a Lot

Many federal employees ask about rolling a TSP into an IRA and parsing options for survivor benefits, both especially critical topics.

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The 4 Best Gifts To Increase Financial Security

Skip the usual presents this year. Instead, give gifts that secure their future. From Roth IRAs to 529 plans, these ideas grow wealth and reduce stress.

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4 Smart Ways Retirees Can Give More to Charity, From a Financial Adviser

For retirees, tax efficiency and charitable giving should go hand in hand. After all, why not maximize your gifts and minimize the amount that goes to the IRS?

International Business Times UK

Trump's New $1,000 Account for Newborns Comes With Rules So Complicated Even Advisers Are Worried

Trump's custodial accounts offer an early start for retirement savings, but their complex rules require careful planning. Converting to Roth IRAs when beneficiaries turn 18 may be beneficial.

Benzinga

Robinhood CEO Says Gen Z Is Obsessed With 'Grandparent' Products Like Cassette Tapes And Walkmans—And Now They're Opening Retirement Accounts At 19

There was a time when retirement accounts were something you opened in your 30s, maybe after buying a house or having kids. But according to Robinhood co-founder and CEO Vlad Tenev, that timeline may already be outdated. The generation known more for side hustles, digital wallets, and instant everything is…

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