Managing your investments

Brits split on key issues ahead of general election

Brits believe investing money into public services (56%), economic growth (37%) and inflation (35%) are the three most important economic issues for the main political...

Tue, 18/06/2024 - 16:37

Eight reasons the British ISA is a bad idea

While Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer are focused on finding political dividing lines ahead of the 4 July general election, the Conservatives and Labour are...

Thu, 06/06/2024 - 17:35

AJ Bell’s saving and investing manifesto: Radical ISA simplification and five other key priorities for the next government

A new government with a fresh mandate post-election will have a huge opportunity to deliver lasting reforms for the benefit of savers and investors. The...

Thu, 06/06/2024 - 14:40

Cash ISAs see record inflows in April

April was a blistering month for Cash ISA sales as higher interest rates pulled in hordes of punters. The £11.7 billion inflow was the highest...

Wed, 05/06/2024 - 13:58

How UK equities have responded to past general elections

Given the rate at which prime ministers (and chancellors) seem to come and go, investors may be rightly inclined to avoid second-guessing the result of...

Tue, 28/05/2024 - 14:23

Five ways the General Election might impact your money

A general election has been announced by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak for 4 July. Here, we highlight five personal finance areas Labour and the Conservatives...

Fri, 24/05/2024 - 09:51

Why is £253bn of cash sitting in bank accounts paying no interest?

A mountain of cash paying no interest to savers built up in the wake of the financial crisis as a result of low interest rates...

Thu, 16/05/2024 - 14:40

How cutting charges could boost your pension pot by over £1,000

Reducing charges on your pension can have a dramatic impact on the amount of money you end up with in retirement. Even cost differences that...

Tue, 14/05/2024 - 14:39

Bank holds rates to homeowners’ dismay

No-one was expecting the Bank of England to pull the trigger on interest rate cuts on Thursday 9 May – and the ratesetters stuck to...

Fri, 10/05/2024 - 09:39

How saving £100 a month can give your child a £477,000 pension

Paying into a pension for your offspring might not be the first thing that pops to mind when you have a child, but putting a...

Fri, 10/05/2024 - 09:27

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