Looking for alternative Christmas presents?
Why not consider a different kind of gift for your children or grandchildren this Christmas – perhaps one with a financial twist?
Investments
Your New Year financial checklist
2022 was an eventful year – churning government personnel, no formal Budget, high inflation, rising interest rates and volatile investment markets, which is good reason to start your financial planning for 2023.
The fight against rising inflation
It’s likely that your income will not keep pace with rising inflation, especially in the near term, so if you are searching for ways to cut expenditure, there are plenty of often overlooked opportunities.
Tricky teens: inflation set to soar beyond 13%
With projections that inflation could reach 13% and beyond into 2023, many people may be tempted to raid investments and access early retirement benefits to make ends meet.
A game of two halves? 2022’s rollercoaster for investors
Investment markets have had another volatile first six months in 2022, but calmer times may be on the horizon for investors.
The impact of raising the State pension age
The raised State pension age may affect your retirement planning. Is it time to review your pension plans?
Flaming June sees interest rates flare
Both the Fed and the Bank of England increased interest rates in June in response to projected inflation. Are you investing efficiently?
ISAs: withering on the vine?
Are you overlooking the potential benefits of ISA investment? Less-obvious reasons for investing in them could make it prudent to include ISAs in your planning.
Spiking inflation: what’s going on?
In April, UK inflation reached a level not seen since the early 1980s and there will likely be another rise just around the corner. What will it mean for your cash and investments?
Inflation: getting real about returns
With inflation edging ever closer to double digits, the way you think about investment returns may need to change – and that means accepting some risk.