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Will higher annuity rates transform the retirement income market?
Thursday 11 Sep 2025The bond market has got a nasty case of the jitters, thanks in part to Donald Trump launching an attack on the independence of the US central bank. The waves of concern from this unprecedented political interference in monetary policy can also be felt on this side of the Atlantic, as the UK’s long-...
The of cost university tuition is on the rise – how can you keep up?
Thursday 04 Sep 2025This year, university tuition fees will be kicked up another 3.1% to £9,535, meaning heftier loans for students footing the bill. In the circumstances both students and parents may be inclined to do some forward thinking on how to save for their studies most effectively. The increased charges...
How to invest for passive income from shares
Thursday 28 Aug 2025The idea of creating an income stream which you get paid without working is nothing new, it’s actually the fundamental basis of any retirement plan. However the concept has been repackaged as ‘passive income’ in recent years, as people of working age seek to make more of their assets and abilities...
How much are staycations really saving you?
Thursday 21 Aug 2025As an American living in the UK, having continental Europe on your doorstep and not hopping over for holidays seems borderline sacrilegious. Unfortunately, my budget has other ideas. And one of the most common suggestions for enjoying a holiday on the cheap is to ‘staycation’ instead. For those...
How to cope with a cruel summer of speculation
Thursday 14 Aug 2025The next Budget won’t be held until the end of October or early November, but the jungle drums have been beating pretty much since the chancellor sat down after the last Budget in March. There is some chanting alongside the drumming, and you don’t have to listen too hard to make out the words ‘tax...
Is home ownership still a good investment?
Thursday 07 Aug 2025The past few years have not been a great time to be a homeowner. For those who needed to remortgage, rates soared, while at the same time property prices began to stagnate, leaving homeowners in a sticky situation, paying more for a home where the value was staying the same. In previous decades,...
How are people managing inheritance tax amid prospect of pensions inclusion?
Thursday 24 Jul 2025Inheritance tax has been in the spotlight over recent months as pensions are poised to come under its purview in 2027. Inheritance tax rates are set to stay the same until 2030, and adding pensions under the umbrella has brought a flurry of questions on how to pay for the costs. It’s led some...
How do I replan my financial future after divorce?
Thursday 10 Jul 2025After the dust has settled in a separation, it can be daunting to face building a new future which looks different from the one you planned. Part of this may include getting by on a different budget than you are accustomed to or had expected. However, there are steps you can take to secure your...
Five holiday money pitfalls to avoid
Thursday 03 Jul 2025The summer holidays are fast approaching, and for millions of people, that will mean buying some euros, krona or lira and jetting off for a couple of weeks of sunshine. In the flurry of pre-departure activity, it’s easy to lose sight of getting hold of some travel money, and that can often leave...
‘Finfluencers’ are all over our feed. Should we be listening?
Thursday 26 Jun 2025The morning I wrote this article, my Instagram feed informed me that a group of stocks were a ‘slam dunk’ for investing. The evidence? A series of clips of CEOs from those companies shaking hands with foreign leaders. Frankly, it did not convince me to make any portfolio changes. I then scrolled...