25th Aug 2026
From free school meals and uniform grants to childcare support worth up to £2,000 a year, families may be able to reduce the cost of the new school term. Here is what to check before spending more.The start of a new school year should feel exciting. For many parents, however, it brings a wave of…
24th Aug 2026
Ask ten different investors “what’s the best investment right now?” and you’ll get ten different answers, because the honest truth is there isn’t one. The best investment for a 25-year-old with 40 years until retirement looks nothing like the best investment for someone who wants a reliable income next year, or someone who just wants…
24th Aug 2026
Making $1,000 a month without working for it sounds like the dream, and it’s one of the most-searched money goals online. But the honest answer depends entirely on how you generate that income, because a savings account, a dividend portfolio and a diversified index fund all need very different amounts of capital to produce the…
18th Aug 2026
On 17 August 2026, the yield on the 30-year US Treasury bond climbed to around 5.3%, its highest level since July 2007, as investors demanded higher returns to keep lending to a government issuing record amounts of debt against a backdrop of stubborn inflation. UK gilt yields have been drifting higher too, and the ripple…
12th Aug 2026
Artificial intelligence is changing almost every industry, and investing is no exception. AI investing tools now do everything from managing your portfolio automatically to scanning markets for patterns in seconds, making it easier than ever for everyday investors to make smarter financial decisions. From robo-investing apps that build and rebalance a portfolio for you, to…
5th Aug 2026
Gold has had a wild ride into the second half of 2026. It’s down from its January peak, but showing early signs of stabilising as summer draws to a close. If you’re wondering whether August is the moment to buy, hold, or steer clear, here’s a round-up of what analysts have actually said so far…
5th Aug 2026
Sponsored post There are a lot of options in the investing platform world right now, but every so often, a provider does something that makes you stop and actually look at what they’re offering. That’s what made me sign up to IG this month! IG has been trading since 1974. That’s over 50 years in…
4th Aug 2026
Can people really find toys, clothes, homeware and unopened stock in bins behind UK shops? We investigated the videos, the legal position and the risks you need to understand before treating dumpster diving as free shopping. I thought dumpster diving was largely an American social media trend until I started looking at the British videos….
31st Jul 2026
Trading 212 and IG are both long-established platforms for UK investors, but they’ve grown from very different roots. Trading 212 built its reputation on commission-free investing apps, while IG is one of the UK’s oldest trading firms, now also offering straightforward share dealing, ISAs and SIPPs alongside its trading products. This guide compares them on…
29th Jul 2026
Updated: July 2026. This article reflects the Government’s First Time Buyer ISA consultation and the Lifetime ISA rules available at the time of publication. The new First Time Buyer ISA promises a government bonus without the Lifetime ISA’s controversial withdrawal penalty. But it is not available yet. Should aspiring homeowners wait for the replacement or…
28th Jul 2026
eToro is one of the best-known names in online investing, largely thanks to its social “copy trading” feature and its free practice account. But is it actually a good fit for a UK beginner who wants to invest sensibly, not just dabble? I’ve gone through eToro’s own website and help centre to find out exactly…
27th Jul 2026
Discount supermarkets have come a long way. From steaks recommended by a MasterChef chef to award-winning wines, champion cheeses and bakery favourites, we investigate the Aldi and Lidl products proving that great food doesn’t need a premium price tag.
