Millions of holders of premium bonds will see the prize fund rise to its highest level in 24 years and their chances of winning a…
View More Premium bonds prize fund rises to highest level in 24 yearsTag: Investments
How to get started with investing
While interest rate rises put pressure on mortgage borrowers on variable rates or those coming to the end of fixed-rate deals, they do bring some…
View More How to get started with investingGreen investment funds pushing money into fossil fuel firms, research finds
Investment funds branded as green or socially responsible are being used by some of the world’s largest asset managers to invest hundreds of millions of…
View More Green investment funds pushing money into fossil fuel firms, research findsWhat Jeremy Hunt’s autumn statement means for you
That “everyone” will be paying more tax after the autumn statement was the big spoiler from Jeremy Hunt before the event and so it came…
View More What Jeremy Hunt’s autumn statement means for youInvestments and pensions: what can you do about UK financial turmoil?
The financial turmoil of the past week provoked by the mini-budget has damaged the pensions, Isas and investments of millions of ordinary British households. What…
View More Investments and pensions: what can you do about UK financial turmoil?Crypto crash: how a teacher’s dream investment turned into a nightmare loss
“If I’d sold everything, I would’ve had a quarter of a million pounds,” Duncan* says ruefully of the staggering worth of his cryptocurrency holdings at…
View More Crypto crash: how a teacher’s dream investment turned into a nightmare lossHow to protect your savings and pension from UK inflation
Interest rates went up again this week, and many savers will see their rates boosted as a result, but rising inflation – currently 9.4% and…
View More How to protect your savings and pension from UK inflationCash in on cashback: shop around for the best deals
With many finances so tight, this is a good time to look at your spending and see whether you can make your money work harder.…
View More Cash in on cashback: shop around for the best dealsStocks and shares Isas: how to choose where to invest
Think about risk You can put up to £20,000 in an investment Isa before 6 April and you won’t pay tax on the profits. Choosing…
View More Stocks and shares Isas: how to choose where to investHow to start investing safely and profitably
Have the spare cash Inflation is running at 3.1%, and finding a savings account paying above that is impossible. But many experts claim you can…
View More How to start investing safely and profitably