There's been a trend in recent years for some companies to offer 'retail' corporate bonds direct to the public, rather than the more usual route via markets. The Jockey Club and Nuffield Health being the latest examples. Although the interest rates on offer often look tempting versus savings accounts, are there catches? And should you take the plunge?...
You'd expect stock markets to reflect the relatively troubled economic outlook, so why are they flying high?...
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), part of what used to be the FSA, published new rules today confirming that fund platforms and discount brokers white-labelling platforms will finally be forced to come clean over how much customers pay for their services....
A surprise announcement today by HMRC suggests that trail commission rebates, including those paid by fund platforms and discount brokers, will become taxable from 6 April this year....
Competition between fund platforms continues to hot up, with some very good low cost deals available. But will you be penalised for moving away from a platform with uncompetitive charges?...
How might today's Budget affect you? Find out here....
Can you cut your tax bill, either now or in future?...
Finding the best deals on investment funds can be overwhelming these days, so I decided to build an exciting new tool to help you compare leading fund platforms and discount brokers....
The Government has published more details about it's proposed flat rate state pension. What might they mean for you?...
Rule changes resulting from the FSA's Retail Distribution Review (RDR) have now kicked in, with more to follow by the end of this year. How do they affect you?...
The Chancellor announced a raft of changes in today's Pre Budget Statement. How might they affect you?...
What's the current state of play re: insurance premiums ahead of the 21 December deadline banning gender from influencing premiums?...
Are schemes that encourage you to buy trees that produce biofuel a great investment opportunity or rip-off?...
Price comparison sites are a booming business. And judging by their expensive (but annoying) advertising campaigns they’re fighting tooth and nail for your custom. But will they give you the best deal? And could you save money buying via cashback sites such as Quidco and Topcashback?...
You'd expect stockmarkets to reflect the relatively bleak economic outlook, so why have they risen in recent weeks?...
Did you know you can delay taking your state pension? Even if you could afford to would you want to? Let's take a closer look....
In times of high inflation you'd normally expect interest rates to rise. So why haven't they? And are they likely to soon?...
Fund charges could change significantly over the next couple of years, how might you be affected?...
National Savings & Investments (NS&I) has this morning announced that its index-linked and fixed interest savings certificates have been withdrawn from sale....
National Savings' popular tax-free inflation-linked savings are back, are they worth buying?...
Using a fund discount broker can save you money when buying an ISA. But did you know that some can save you a lot more than others? Find out all you need to know here....
Nominee accounts are commonplace nowadays, but do you understand the implications of using them?...
Finding the best deals on investment funds can be overwhelming these days, so I decided to build an exciting new tool to help you compare leading fund platforms and discount brokers....
So you’re nervous about stockmarkets but don’t want to sell out entirely – what can you do?...