When a 1920s ad referred to compound interest as “the eighth wonder of the world”, the quote was left unattributed. But that didn’t stop...

If an unexpected lump sum lands in your bank account, you might be tempted to splash out and treat yourself. However, using a windfall...

Financial protection could provide you with a cash boost when you need it most, and there’s more than one type to consider.  Last month,...

Creating a financial plan can seem complicated, especially if you need to take into account your partner’s views, assets, and goals. At...

When you’re creating an estate plan, there are a lot of areas you might need to include, from considering tax liability to naming your...

24% of people think all their savings are tax-free, according to a Lloyds Bank  survey carried out in February 2025. However, they could...

Once again, US president Donald Trump’s trade tariffs have affected investment markets throughout April 2025 and could have far-reaching...

Financial planning is all about helping you to reach your life goals. Ultimately, the objective is for your wealth to allow you to...

An incoming change to the way pensions will be taxed when they’re inherited might mean you’re rethinking how you use your pension. Before...

You don’t know what’s around the corner, but that doesn’t mean you can’t prepare for it. A financial shock could derail your short- and...

Worrying about your finances in retirement could dampen your excitement as you start the next chapter of your life. As you’ll often be...

AI technology is presenting lots of opportunities for businesses to improve efficiency, but it’s also being used by scammers. To protect...

Data released by Scotland’s largest health board has highlighted the potential challenges families could face if a loved one doesn’t have...

Trade wars and fears that tariffs could spark recessions meant investment market volatility continued in March 2025. Read on to find out...

After Rachel Reeves’ impactful first Budget in autumn 2024, you might have been concerned about the announcements that would be included...

When you hear about ESG investing, where environmental, social, and governance factors are considered alongside financial ones, the...

A combination of rising rates and panic ahead of the current government’s first Autumn Budget has led to HRMC collecting a record amount...

Those who have retired or are nearing the milestone are consistently overlooking the risk of financial shocks when compared to other...

Handling finances is a part of life and something that most people do, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t stressful. Indeed, many people...

The Murdoch family’s messy dispute over who will retain control of Rupert Murdoch’s media empire when he passes away has been grabbing...