The Bank of England has increased interest rates from 0.25% to 0.50%. This is the first time the country has seen a rise in more than a decade, but what... read more →
The new NS&I junior ISA offers a 2% tax-free/AER (variable) interest rate and it comes with 100% capital security guarantee as NS&I is backed by HM Treasury. This is a great... read more →
Welcome to 2017. Have you returned from your Christmas break feeling fully rejuvenated and ready to set the world alight in the New Year? It’s a great time to create... read more →
One of the common concerns of investing is that stock market based investments can travel in two directions; either up or down! Whilst longer term returns from stock markets are... read more →
For most people, the annual allowance is currently £40,000. This is the amount of pension contributions that can be made by an individual that they can receive tax relief on.... read more →
Blackrock’s Cost of Retirement Income (CoRI®) index is designed to provide individuals aged 55 to 74 with an estimate of what it will cost today for... read more →