Savings and investments

The Bank of England has reduced interest rates to 3.75%. Here’s what the latest cut could mean for your savings, mortgage, investments and financial plans.

Advisory or discretionary portfolio management? Whether you’re hands-on or happy to delegate, choosing the right investment management style can help you feel more confident and in control of your financial future. This article breaks down both approaches in simple terms, helping you decide what suits your goals, lifestyle, and preferences best.

Tax-efficient investing with your redundancy pay, securing a financial cushion that gives you the time and space to decide what to do next.

Have you received a life-changing windfall? Discover smart strategies to manage it wisely and turn short-term gain into long-term security.

Discover how couples can minimise Capital Gains Tax (CGT) by transferring assets and combining their allowances.

Tax-efficient investments can make a huge difference to the amount of wealth you accumulate over time. We take a look at five of them.

Mike Hawthorn, Chartered Financial Planner, explains how savers should be making the most of their savings tax allowances.

During volatile times, it's natural to feel a tug-of-war between the urge to move investments to cash or stay invested and ride out the storm.

As the end of the current tax year looms, it's an important time for high earners to maximise their tax allowances before they’re lost

Depending on the value of the estate, you may need inheritance tax. Find out more, with expert advice on what to do with an inheritance windfall

A serious illness or disability can have a huge impact on your finances - critical illness insurance will provide much-needed financial support

When you have a baby it’s important to think about your needs as well as your child's – especially when it comes to planning your future

Almost 200,000 young people born from 2002 to 2020, have a Child Trust Fund containing savings of around £2,000 - and they don't even know!

A brief explanation about what cryptocurrency is, how it works, what you can use it for and why you should tread with caution

Putting money away for children is a great way to teach them about money, as well as giving them a boost towards the start their adult life

A brief explanation about what cryptocurrency is, how it works, what you can use it for and why you should tread with caution

Putting money away for children is a great way to teach them about money, as well as giving them a boost towards the start their adult life

If you want to invest in your child's future to give them the best start, we consider some of the investment options open to you

We take a look at the most common mistakes young professionals make when they're starting out – and the steps you can take to avoid them

We explore tax efficient investments for self-employed people. Helping you make the most of your money over the longer term.

The best time to start an investment portfolio is right now - the sooner you begin, the easier it will be to achieve future financial goals

Preparing for your future may seem like an impossible task. Here are our top 5 tips to help you secure your financial future in today's uncertain world.

Whatever the reason for the windfall, we believe it’s essential to explore your options when it comes to making the most of your money.