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Guide to Investing
There are almost as many ways to invest as there are Instagram posts about it (1.4 million for #makemoney when we last checked). So, to make it simpler, we’re introducing you to the…
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Flight Delayed or Cancelled? You could be owed up to £530
Sun loungers, warm nights, piña coladas on the beach – there’s nothing better than the anticipation of an upcoming holiday. And nothing worse when your airline lets you down. If your flight has…
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Self-employed? This is the financial secret you NEED to know
Calling all freelancers or self-employed, opening a Limited (Ltd) company could help you manage your finances better. Yep, it's as simple as that. Why? It's mainly down to tax. You'll likely pay less…
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Why Shared Parental Leave Should be on Your Radar
The Story In 2015 the government launched Shared Parental Leave, which means you can share your time off once you’ve had a baby with your partner. We’re cheers-ing to that! So how exactly…
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Should you open a Junior ISA for your child?
These accounts focus on the long-term because money can’t be withdrawn until your child turns 18. What do you get in return? Junior Cash ISAs tend to pay more interest than regular child…
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Higher interest rates: Good or Bad?
The Story Mark Carney, the Governor of the Bank of England, has said that interest rates may rise before Christmas. Why would this happen? Well, life is getting expensive. From a new…
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Why should you care what Mark Carney says?
The Story “Some removal of monetary stimulus is likely to become necessary” – Mark Carney. Translation: UK interest rates could go up in the near future. Who is Mark Carney? Carney heads up…
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How to Invest in Fashion Brands
The Story Love Gucci? You can own the brand as well as wear it (we'll take the signature GG belt, thanks). How can I own a brand? Well, to start, you can only…
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5 Ways to Grow Your Wealth
1. Pay off your debt first Saving when you have debt is pointless. Why? The interest paid on debt is more than the interest you get on savings, creating negative wealth For example,…
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5 Tips to Sail into Retirement
The Story There's a huge difference in the size of pension pots between men and women. Men have on average saved £74,000, almost three times the £25,000 held by women. Trust us, we're…
