New Year is just around the corner, and what better time to make a commitment to improving your financial security in the future. Making a few financial changes next year could improve your finances in 2019 and beyond. A New …
Media plays a huge role in the decisions we make on a daily basis. From digital news sites to social media, you can hardly escape its influence. But is ‘financial porn’ affecting your decisions and financial security?
Sensationalist news has …
It’s still talked about today and mentioned in the headlines, but the financial crisis happened a decade ago. How has it affected finances? And what can we learn from it?
The 2008 global financial crisis is often referred to as …
The cost of care is becoming an increasingly important consideration when planning retirement finances. But research indicates that many are a long way off being able to cover the total cost of their needs should they be required to use …
November marks Will Aid Month. We want to take the opportunity to remind you just how important a will is and explain why it should be considered a crucial part of your financial planning.
You no doubt have an idea …
Will you be better or worse off because of today’s Budget? Our summary answers that question, please read on to find out.
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Earners
The Chancellor brought forward an election pledge to increase both the Personal Allowance and Higher Rate …
Just after 3.30 pm today the Chancellor, Philip Hammond, stood up to deliver the first Budget on a Monday since 1962 and the last before Brexit.
He started by saying this would be a Budget for “hard-working families … who …
Many Brits are lacking a financial safety net to protect them from income shocks. It means they could be putting their home, possessions and lifestyle on the line, research suggests.
Family finances are stretched, and many are choosing not to …
In the next 20 years, the number of elderly people needing constant care is expected to double, according to research from Newcastle University. You’ve probably thought about how long your pension needs to last and whether you’re saving enough. But …
Investors are increasingly investing their money with sustainability concerns in mind, figures show. As October marks Good Money Week, we take a closer look at what ethical investing is and how the demand is growing.
It’s predicted that the UK’s …