Last year was challenging for stock markets to say the least. In the UK, both bonds and equities fell in value – and there was the gilt market turmoil of September following the mini-Budget.
General Investing Articles
Keeping your finances on track in 2023
A new year is an excellent opportunity to get on top of your money matters. With the challenges presented by rising inflation, tax, and household outgoings, being in control of your finances is especially important. Planning can help to keep you in control. Here’s our month-by-month guide to keeping finances in good shape.
Cop27 and Sustainable Investing
The Cop27 summit – the United Nations’ annual climate change get-together – has come to a close after much debate about how to solve the climate crises, mostly surrounding how to tackle stamping out dependency on fossil fuels.
Why it could pay to take a sipp
Engaging with your financial needs in retirement is key to ensuring you have enough money for a secure future.
The rising cost of living: 5 things households can do
Rising food and energy prices are hitting every household in the pocket. Here are five ways to make sure you’re being smart with your money.
Post-Pandemic Finances
UK households have built up over a staggering £190 billion of savings after being cooped up at home since the start of the pandemic.
Don’t underestimate the importance of estate planning – and making a Will.
The idea of having to pay inheritance tax (IHT) is unpopular to say the least. This tax is charged on an estate, which is the property, money and possessions left behind to loved ones who will pay 40% anything above the threshold.
ONLINE PENSION SCAMS ARE ON THE RISE.
More than two thirds of savers believe that they would be able to spot a pension scam if they saw one.
Pension Drawdown Explained
If you need regular income throughout your retirement, pension drawdown could provide this by using your own pension pot. Is this the answer for your retirement needs?
Investing for all
With just a couple of weeks to go until the tax year ends, many investors will be finalising their plans to use up their 2020/21 allowances, including the annual £20,000 ISA allowance.
COVID and The Saving Habit
For the most part of a year now, we have been on “lockdown”; staying at home in a bid to help reduce the spread of coronavirus and to protect the vital NHS.
