Two weeks that shook the world: reacting to Ukraine
As the world reels from the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, taking the long view on investments will help weather the storm.
As the world reels from the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, taking the long view on investments will help weather the storm.
After a grim 2020, UK dividend payments rebounded by 46% in 2021, but despite the positive surge, there are some important lessons for investors.
As 2021 drew to a close, the UK housing market saw prices rise at their fastest pace in 15 years, but despite the obvious gains, there will be some obvious headwinds in 2022, especially for second homeowners.
Despite a sharp CPI rise in 2021, personal experiences are not all created equal, so it’s important that your financial and retirement plans always take account of inflation. Have you considered CPI in your future?
The new year is a time of resolutions and the same is true of the new tax year, but from a personal financial standpoint, the 6 April does not signal a positive outlook. How prepared are you for the taxing times ahead?
The DWP’s review of the SPA is now drawing to a close but shifts in life expectancy figures create a dilemma. So what does that mean for your retirement plans?
Some 2.3 million people in the UK own cryptocurrencies despite it being a high risk and unregulated market, but are they a worthwhile investment or a gamble?
The future of two personal taxes – inheritance and capital gains – has been clarified, with no major changes to be made to either, so now you have no excuse to delay estate and CGT planning.
With Christmas and New Year now over, it’s time to think about tax year-end planning.
Despite poor UK stocks and fixed-interest performance in 2021, most share-based funds produced solid returns during the year, but diversification, inflation and interest rates must stay on investors’ radars.