Get your finances in shape before the end of the tax year 2022/23
A new year has dawned, and there are just a matter of weeks left before the end of the tax year. As usual, that means you need to familiarise…
Bank account switching bonuses are on the rise again – is it worth it?
Bank account switching is back on the cards if you’re looking to earn some easy extra cash. But is it worth it? The number of switching offers –…
Inheritance tax at record-breaking levels
The Government earned £4.8 billion in inheritance tax (IHT) receipts between April and November 2022, according to the most recent figures. This…
Top tips for saving money on holidays in 2023
For many a holiday might seem like something of an expensive luxury at the moment. But there are still ways to save on holidays in 2023. A falling…
Four issues facing advisers in 2023
The past year has been testing for those looking to build wealth. Soaring inflation and interest rate hikes have dominated a significant proportion…
Car finance rates rising: what’s the best way to pay for your next car?
Prospective car owners are finding that buying their next vehicle isn’t as straightforward as it once was, thanks to rising interest rates. The…
Autumn Statement 2022: everything you need to know for your money
After a controversial mini budget in September, new Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced a series of measures in his Autumn Statement on 17 November. The…
Year ahead for personal finance: what will happen to your wealth in 2023?
The past 12 months have been a particularly turbulent time for our finances. Soaring inflation and consequent rising interest rates have been the…
Christmas budgeting: 12 tips to save money during the holidays
Christmas is just days away, but there are still ways to save ahead of the holidays. It’s also a great time to think about next year too. There’s no…
NS&I hikes rates again – are they a good deal?
National Savings & Investments (NS&I) has upped the rates on its savings products again in the wake of the Bank of England hiking the bank…
How to protect your wealth in tough economic times
We’re not yet at the end of 2022 and it’s clear it has been a tough year for investors. A toxic cocktail of inflation, rate hikes, quantitative…
Energy shortages: can you get paid to use less electricity this winter?
The energy crisis has put extraordinary pressure on household budgets as the price of gas has soared this year on the back of the war in Ukraine. As…