Managing your investments


Nine personal finance changes coming in 2025

This year will bring a number of changes that may impact your wallet, from a freeze to tax rates, to hikes in rail fares and...

Wed, 08/01/2025 - 10:24


Over 40,000 file tax return over Christmas break

A staggering 4,409 people turned their backs on the turkey dinner and spent Christmas Day 2024 filing their tax returns. Although this is a drop...

Thu, 02/01/2025 - 11:22


One in four investors use portfolio to help family and friends

One in four investors have used money withdrawn from their investment portfolio to help friends and family financially, a survey of AJ Bell DIY investors...

Tue, 31/12/2024 - 11:39


Five ways to get your pension savings on track this year

Pensions aren’t always at the top of our priorities after a busy Christmas, but these five quick and simple checks can get your pots in...

Tue, 17/12/2024 - 11:26


How to use the X-Ray tool to keep your investments on track

Staying on top of your investments is important if you want to make a success out of putting your money to work in the financial...

Tue, 17/12/2024 - 11:18


How increasing your ISA contributions by £25 a year could turbocharge your returns

Putting a little bit more into your ISA each year can provide a major boost to your wealth over time. We’re not talking about giving...

Mon, 16/12/2024 - 13:37


Why more people face a big January tax bill

Let’s not beat around the bush, January is an awful month. You’ve just spent a packet on Christmas, your favourite clothes are inexplicably tight, and...

Mon, 16/12/2024 - 11:15


Just three steps: how to invest for children this Christmas

Any parents struggling to think of ideas for Christmas or who are already drowning in children’s toys at home should think about gifting money or...

Wed, 11/12/2024 - 15:53


FTSE 100: best and worst performers in a strong year for UK blue chip stocks

The FTSE 100 has enjoyed its best year since 2021 with an 11.4% total return, driven by a mixture of companies delivering good news and...

Tue, 10/12/2024 - 15:24


Ditch presents for investments: how you can gift your child £265,851 for Christmas

As Christmas approaches it’s tempting to do a mad dash around the toy shop to buy for the children in your life. But if you’re...

Mon, 09/12/2024 - 16:02


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