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…
Cost-of-living crisis scams: what to watch out for
Cost-of-living crisis themed scams are on the rise and the public are being warned to watch out for fraudsters looking to take advantage. Banking…
Four easy ways to take control of your firm’s online presence
This article first appeared in Professional Adviser. When managed well, online presence can be a powerful tool for your business. Here are four…
Energy rescue package: how does it work?
The Government has announced a wide-ranging and costly energy bills rescue package, called the Energy Price Guarantee, to protect households from the…
What does the falling pound mean for my money?
The pound has fallen considerably in recent weeks and months. But what does that mean for your finances? Perhaps the most well-reported fall was the…
Mini-budget 2022: market and political turmoil cause major Government reversals
Extraordinary events in the UK throughout September and October have seen the Government announce a ‘mini-budget’ – the contents of which have now…
Working for longer? Key rules to consider
The number of over 65s has reached a record level, according to new data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The number of over 65s now in…
Should I pay my child’s university fees?
No-one wants to see their child struggle financially but how much should parents be helping out with university fees, or should they rely on student…
Pension opt outs are rising – but foregoing a pension could cost you thousands
Increasing numbers of employees are opting out of their workplace pensions as the cost-of-living crisis bites but experts warn this could leave…
Inheritance disputes are soaring – here’s how to avoid painful family quarrels
Disputes around how a person’s estate should be distributed are soaring official figures show, attributed to poorly drafted, or the lack of, wills to…