I, like many, am fed up of phone calls about PPI claims, but with £40bn paid back to date, I thought I should check my own accounts.
Andrew Day
Who owns your bank?
Following the financial crisis of 2008 when a number of big British banks came close to collapsing, the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) was strengthened by the government.
What will be the impact of the Brexit divorce bill?
The ‘breakthrough’ deal struck in early December last year by Theresa May with the EU means we now know more about some of the Brexit issues.
January 2018
Start generating meaningful returns from your cash and leave the days of earning little to no interest behind. Cash Rates updated 12/01/2018.
January 2018
Progress was finally made in Brexit negotiations and Scotland increased income tax, while Germany worried about Chinese spies on LinkedIn.
One for the kids? – If they’re saving for a home, check they’re making the most of the Lifetime ISA
Saving for a home through a Help To Buy ISA or know someone who is? There is a planning opportunity which could boost your savings.
What does the future hold for the Apprenticeship Service?
Recent figures from the Department for Education show that the amount of workers starting apprenticeships in England has fallen dramatically.
December 2017
November was a relatively disappointing month for world stock markets, with the majority of the markets we cover losing ground in the month.
Junior ISAs and what they offer
Junior ISAs have now been around for over six years and continue to grow in popularity. As with any savings product, there are pros and cons.
Power of Attorney – the case for and against
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) ensures that someone else is able to make important decisions for you when you’re no longer able to.