Personal finance news, guides & articles.
Thoughtful personal finance articles that explore topical issues and answer the questions people want properly explained, helping readers build understanding and make more confident decisions.
What are Premium Bonds in the UK? A Complete Guide.
A complete guide to investing in Premium Bonds in the UK. Learn how they work, benefits, history and decide if they are right for you. Includes detailed FAQs.
What is Return on Investment? A guide to ROI and calculator.
A comprehensive guide to Return on Investment: Understand the definition of ROI, how to calculate it, see examples and instantly calculate your investment ROI.
What is the best investment strategy: income or growth?
Learn about the basic investment strategies in the UK and find the best fit for your financial goals. We cover income investing and growth investing in detail.
What are dividends? A complete guide to dividends in the UK
The complete guide to dividends in the UK: Learn the basics of dividends, important dividend dates, tax on dividends, and the dividend allowance changes.
UK inflation calculator: How does inflation affect you?
Plan your finances with our UK inflation calculators. Discover your personal inflation rate and see how the prices of individual items have increased over time.
The role of a PODE in divorce: How expert advice can help.
Discover the role of Pensions on Divorce Experts (PODEs) in ensuring fair pension settlements during divorce and how their expertise can safeguard your future.
How to review and rebuild your finances after a divorce.
A complete guide to financial recovery after divorce. Includes budgeting, debt management, investment planning, emotional well-being and practical strategies.
The impact of high interest rates and falling house prices.
What is the impact of high interest rates and falling house prices? Understand the causes, consequences and actions that both homeowners and investors can take.
The impact of high interest rates on the investment landscape.
Explore the impact of high interest rates on the UK's investment landscape, including the property market, individual investors and small businesses.
How to find a good financial adviser in the UK.
Discover how to find a trusted financial adviser with this guide. Learn about the types, how to check credentials, questions to ask and understand advice fees.
Understanding fiscal drag: Definition, impact, and examples.
Find out what fiscal drag is, its underlying causes and explore the far-reaching consequences that fiscal drag has on households, businesses and governments.
Navigating UK Inheritance Tax: Your Ultimate Guide to IHT.
Understand Inheritance Tax in the UK: The history, thresholds, exemptions, gifts, trusts and more. Learn ways to reduce your IHT liability and get expert advice.
How much do I need in my pension pot to retire at 55?
Early retirement at 55 is possible if you maximise your pension pot savings. How much do you need in your pension to retire at 55? Our guide to early retirement.
What is the State Pension Triple Lock and why does it matter?
What is the UK's State Pension Triple Lock? How does it impact retirees, the UK budget and society? Learn about its history, pros, cons and the impact of inflation.
How do higher interest rates impact car finance and car loans?
Discover how increased car finance interest rates impact car buyers, including monthly payments and balloon payments. We then review three financing examples.
How much interest will I pay in total on my mortgage?
With interest rates rising, find out how much additional interest you will pay on your mortgage and find out ways to reduce the additional total interest paid.
Moving House? Here's How to Make it a Stress-Free Experience.
Make your house move stress-free with our top tips. From choosing the area to efficient packing, this comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know.
How will higher interest rates affect my mortgage repayments?
Wondering how higher interest rates will affect your mortgage repayments? We explore the effects and outline strategies to navigate these changes effectively.
How much should I pay into my pension pots in my 30s?
In your 30s and wondering how much you should be contributing to your pension? Read on for tips and advice on how to set a pension pot target and achieve it.
What is the average household net worth in Great Britain?
Find out what the average household net worth is in Great Britain, including wealth distribution and asset breakdowns. What does it take to be in the top 1%?