Personal Finance

Four things I discovered: I had solar panels worth thousands of pounds installed for free, and you might be qualified too
Personal Finance

Four things I discovered: I had solar panels worth thousands of pounds installed for free, and you might be qualified too

My girlfriend and I were shocked to learn that we might be qualified for energy upgrades to our house when a letter appeared on the doorm...

Which is better for your money: an ISA with cash or one with stocks and shares?
Personal Finance

Which is better for your money: an ISA with cash or one with stocks and shares?

Your financial situation and your objectives will determine whether investing or saving is the best course of action. For example, before...

Three things pension investors should know from Warren Buffett
Personal Finance

Three things pension investors should know from Warren Buffett

The average pension saver can learn a few things about long-term investing from Warren Buffett, who is widely recognized as the most succ...

Nationwide pledges to keep all of its locations open until at least 2030
Personal Finance

Nationwide pledges to keep all of its locations open until at least 2030

Contrary to the trend of banks and building societies withdrawing from the high street, every single branch of Virgin Money and Nationwid...

Rishi Sunak: Rather than changing policy, we need to change culture in order to encourage investment
Personal Finance

Rishi Sunak: Rather than changing policy, we need to change culture in order to encourage investment

Former prime minister Rishi Sunak tells BFIA, "We need a cultural change, not a policy change to get people to invest more."/p...

In the budget, could the dividend tax almost double?
Personal Finance

In the budget, could the dividend tax almost double?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is said to be eyeing an increase to dividend tax in the Budget to bring it more in line with income tax, in what...

Proposed are drastic changes to guaranteed payouts and the state pension age
Personal Finance

Proposed are drastic changes to guaranteed payouts and the state pension age

A former pensions minister has informed the government that the state pension age should increase by one year every ten years and that Br...

Savers tell Reeves that even if the cash limit is lowered, we will reject stocks and shares ISAs
Personal Finance

Savers tell Reeves that even if the cash limit is lowered, we will reject stocks and shares ISAs

According to recent research, two-thirds of cash ISA savers say they would not switch to a stocks and shares ISA even if the limit was lo...

I've had my heat pump for a year Have I saved any money?
Personal Finance

I've had my heat pump for a year Have I saved any money?

Has she reduced her energy costs in the last 12 months? Will the upcoming Autumn Budget jeopardize the 7,500 grant? The two most ...

If you have a will, it might not be sufficient to ensure that your wishes are carried out Here's what you need
Personal Finance

If you have a will, it might not be sufficient to ensure that your wishes are carried out Here's what you need

We describe how a letter of wishes operates. Although it can be uncomfortable, making plans for the future is crucial if you want...

"My annual ISA allowance has been utilized"
Personal Finance

"My annual ISA allowance has been utilized"

We look at ways to shield your money from taxes, as millions of people must pay taxes on savings interest. A growing number of pe...

Early withdrawals from pension tax-free lump sums could cost savers up to £63,000
Personal Finance

Early withdrawals from pension tax-free lump sums could cost savers up to £63,000

According to new research, individuals over 55 who take their 25% pension tax-free lump sum early instead of investing it could end up 63...