As we prepare to bid a (fond) farewell to the year 2017, here’s a quick round up of the year’s main financial news. January While it...

If you were born after the 5th of April 1951 (for men) or 1953 (for women), you will receive what is being called the “new state pension”...

A quick internet search on the term “DIY” will bring up countless results ranging from making your own gifts, to customising shop-bought...

The days of 100% mortgages are unlikely to return any time soon.  Quite the opposite, in the current climate, it’s a case of “the bigger...

For many people a mortgage is one of the biggest financial commitments they will ever make, which is why it’s so important to choose the...

Death itself is fairly straightforward for the deceased, it can, however, be both complicated and distressing for those left behind, even...

It may seem hard to believe these days, but once upon a time, savers with relatively modest bank balances could still generate a decent...

Good advice can be invaluable and when it comes to pensions, getting the right advice at the right stage in your life can make all the...

Savings generally fall into two categories. “Cash cushions” provide a soft landing for life’s bumps. “Goal-orientated” savings help us to...

We’ve all seen the adverts on TV (and elsewhere), cut out the middleman, go direct and get the best, possible price.  In theory, that’s...

Most people benefit from a combination of savings and investments. Savings make sure that we have access to cash in case of need....