I’m approaching 75 and thinking about how to use my tax-free allowance

I’m approaching 75 & thinking about the 25% tax-free allowance.

I’ve already taken the 25% from my SIPP. But I also have two stakeholder pensions of...

Thu, 08/05/2025 - 00:00


The first-quarter earnings season was a mixed one for the UK’s big banks

After a strong performance across the board in 2024, this year has been slightly less uniform for the UK’s Big Four high-street banks.

First to...

Thu, 08/05/2025 - 00:00


We could be at a major turning point for asset allocation

A month has passed since Donald Trump’s Liberation Day tariff announcement. In that period, we’ve seen financial markets tumble and, for most parts of the world,...

Thu, 08/05/2025 - 00:00


Why bombed-out sustainability investor Impax Asset Management could see a big bounce

Impax Asset Management (IPX:AIM) 150.1p

Market cap: £193.6 million

ESG (environmental, social, and governance) investing has not been front of mind for many investors since...

Thu, 08/05/2025 - 00:00


Battle of the brands: Reckitt vs Unilever - which has the best turnaround tune?

For years, consumer goods powerhouses Unilever (ULVR) and Reckitt Benckiser (RKT) were two of the UK stock market’s more reliable performers, prized by investors for...

Thu, 08/05/2025 - 00:00


Should I max out my pension before investing elsewhere?

Thanks to the advent of auto-enrolment, pensions have become arguably the easiest way to invest your money. 

In fact, if you are employed by a...

Thu, 08/05/2025 - 00:00


How I manage my pension investments, or ‘knowing your limitations’

As I’ve explained in previous articles, I’m an income-focused investor rather than someone who chases capital gains.

The decision to focus on income comes down...

Thu, 08/05/2025 - 00:00


magazine 8 May 2025

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Battle of the brands at Unilever and Reckitt and a review of US tech earnings.

Andrews Sykes profit and revenue dip in 2024 due to cool weather

Andrews Sykes PLC on Wednesday reported a fall in profit and revenue in 2024, but noted that ‘trading remained strong’.

Andrews is a Wednesbury, England-based pumping,...

Wed, 07/05/2025 - 17:20


Late market roundup: Stocks end mixed ahead of UK and US rate calls

The FTSE 100 ended lower on Wednesday, ahead of interest rate decisions from the US Federal Reserve and the UK’s Bank of England.

The FTSE...

Wed, 07/05/2025 - 17:07


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