When you buy funds or shares within a shares individual savings account (ISA), a practical and often cost effective way of doing so is via an investment platform - either directly or via a 'discount' broker. We've compared 21 platforms and brokers to see who gives the best deals....

Do you need a low cost SIPP? And, if so, how should you choose one and what are the best deals?...

Online share dealing has revolutionised the buying and selling of shares by making it far simpler and slashing costs. However, costs vary widely. If you don't trade often you might suffer from steep account and inactivity fees while frequent traders could end paying thousands of pounds more in fees than they need to. We’ve compared 17 online stockbrokers to see which offer the best deals....

Failing to write a will could end up causing a lot of hassle for your loved ones when you die. Plus your estate may not end up as you would have wished. And if you’re not married to your partner a will is especially important, as they will not automatically inherit your estate....

Life insurance is a sensible precaution for most of us at some point in our lives, usually when settling down with a partner and/or having children. It's generally straightforward and needn't cost the earth, but it pays to know what type of policy to buy and the cheapest place to buy it....