Why I gave up my Help to Buy ISA in order to invest in the stock market and save money
In the late 2010s, a 25 percent government top-up was enough to convince me to open a Help to Buy ISA. However, in 2025, I've ma...
Personal Finance
When transferring your assets to the following generation, there are three ways to ensure a lasting legacy
For many, values are more important than money in the transfer. We examine how to leave an enduring legacy. Over $100 trillion (...
In 2026, read four money books
As 2026 approaches, there's no better time to take charge of your money, understand how investing works, and position yourself for a pro...
How festive cutbacks could increase your long-term wealth if the ghost of Christmas past is haunting you
If you had invested a portion of the funds instead, you could have made this much. Christmas is a costly time of year for people...
With the launch of the new HMRC payment system, more than 100,000 families received an increase in Child Benefit
According to new data, a new HMRC online service will save over 100,000 families from having to manually pay a Child Benefit charge....
Where can I get advice about pensions?
We examine our current options. One of the most crucial financial planning decisions we will ever make is what to do with our re...
What BFIA writers watched and read in 2025
Share this article by copying the link on Facebook, LinkedIn, Whatsapp, Pinterest, and Flipboard. Join the discussion, follow us, add us ...
Which energy suppliers are the best and worst—Ovo Energy, British Gas, and Octopus Energy?
Ecotricity has been recognized as the UK's top energy provider for customer service. Every three months, Citizens Advice release...
How tens of thousands of Virgin Flying Club members can earn bonus points starting next month
Could you be eligible? Flying Club is Virgin Atlantic's loyalty rewards program, which allows you to accrue points when you book...
And the contactless card limit of pounds 100 will be removed
The regulator has confirmed that consumers will be able to pay with contactless cards over the current $100 limit. The Financial...
What does a reduction in interest rates mean for my retirement?
Depending on the kind of retirement fund they have, pension savers and retirees may experience substantial effects from the decline. ...
What retirement income options do I have?
Your options for retirement income are examined. Nowadays, it is rare for retirement income to come from a single source. The st...
