25th Mar 2022
Do you ever feel like you need a big financial jargon dictionary? The words and phrases used in letters, bank statements, on the radio, television or within newspapers, magazines and books, can leave us scratching our heads. Even financial journalists can get a little dizzy from the amount of vocabulary out there. That’s why we…
23rd Mar 2022
Do you ever feel like you need a big financial jargon dictionary? The words and phrases used in letters, bank statements, on the radio, television or within newspapers, magazines and books, can leave us scratching our heads. Even financial journalists can get a little dizzy from the amount of vocabulary out there. That’s why we…
21st Feb 2022
Losing a loved one is hard enough, without the added stress of trying to navigate Wills. Plus, if the Will is not as straightforward as you’d hoped, it can be difficult to know where to start. You may have difficulty understanding the wishes of the deceased as stated in the Will. Similarly, the legal jargon…
24th Aug 2021
Women face a pension pay gap of almost 60% compared to men. When it comes to pensions, this pay gap can mean the difference of hundreds of thousands of pounds for retirement*. Why is there a pension gap between genders? A small improvement – and then COVID-19 Ways to close the gap Make sure your…
13th Jul 2021
A buy-to-let property offers an attractive way to grow your wealth. But where is the best place to buy one? If you want to make money as a landlord, think outside London. Cities such as Manchester, Newcastle, Liverpool, and Birmingham all offer great potential returns for buy-to-let properties. The regeneration projects in these areas, plus…
1st Jun 2021
Should you try DIY investing or use a financial advisor? Knowing whether to try DIY investing or use a financial advisor can be a crucial barrier to even beginning to look at doing something with your money. And with the rise of people dipping their toe in the investment waters during the pandemic there is…
14th Apr 2021
Saving can be tough when times are hard – and it feels like times are always hard, these days! However, having a plan for a savings safety net is the best way to make sure you’ve got a little extra to fall back on when you need it. We’ve come up with ways to save…
14th Apr 2021
Claiming Universal Credit and other benefits is tricky enough for most people – but as you start to save, you might find your entitlement drops. Or, you could have too much in your savings already to apply for benefits. Here, I’ll take you through the main ways savings could (and don’t) affect benefits. Universal Credit…
8th Apr 2021
It’s a tragic time when someone dies – but it also comes with a lot of paperwork. If you’ve been assigned executor of a will, there’s a lot of things to do. It can be overwhelming and knowing where to start is often confusing. Use this checklist to make sure you’ve got everything covered, in…
14th Mar 2021
You might feel like financial advice is something that’s a long way off. It’s something that’s reserved for middle-aged people with complex finances, right? It’s not something that you necessarily need to think about until you have investments, shares in your name, property, a will… Wrong. In fact, financial advice can be incredibly useful at…
9th Mar 2021
Mutual organisations have been around for centuries and can be found within all sectors of financial services. But do you know what a mutual is? The History of Mutuals How are Mutuals Different? The Benefits of a Mutual Where to Find a Mutual More Ways to Save The History of Mutuals Mutuals are a…
3rd Mar 2021
Fund supermarkets offer an inexpensive route into investing. We’ll look at what they are, how they work, and who should use them. You know investing in stocks and shares products is a good way to develop a long-term financial growth strategy, but how on earth do you do it, and where do fund supermarkets come…
