The Coronavirus pandemic wreaked havoc globally, prompting unprecedented financial challenges and altering the economic landscape. One key move by the UK Government was the implementation of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS), which greatly supported businesses during these trying times. While the Scheme was vital, it also opened up avenues for fraudulent activities, leading to a...
Over-55s have maintained their focus on pension savings despite the temptation to cut back in the face of the cost-of-living crisis, new research* from pension provider iSIPP shows.
Its research* found less than one in three (31%) of over-55s saving into company or personal pensions have reduced the amounts they contribute or stopped entirely in the past 12 months as bills have...
Embarking on the journey of owning your first home can be a whirlwind of emotions. Owning your first home in London can feel like a combination of excitement, apprehension, and financial complexity.
The cost of living in the UK’s capital is among the highest in the world , making it essential to save money wherever possible. However, the question that frequently arises is, “How?”....
Financial advice can be one of the most beneficial things when it comes to building your wealth. However, it can also be important when you want to build wealth for your children too.
We’ve put together this article to show you how you might use financial advice to build wealth for your children effectively, and help secure their finances for the future.
According to one recent poll , 63% of U.S. adults drink alcohol. Of those, 30% favor liquor over wine or beer. If you're thinking about starting a business, is this a market you'd like to reach?
While there are many different types of products and services you could offer, it's important to choose one that will appeal to a range of buyers. In this case, it may be smart to invest in...
You have just bought your first new car , you want to keep it as clean as you bought it. Makes sense! It's an investment, after all!
While some new car owners decide to embrace the dings and dents that come with living in a big city, these blemishes can add up over time. With that in mind, some people go out of their way to protect their cars from the elements.
In the UK, debit and credit cards account for more than 85% of payments made to businesses each year. This figure is expected to grow to more than 95% by 2031.
However, despite cards being a preferred method of payment for so many people, there is still an element of uncertainty and misunderstanding about how secure cards really are.
The UK is currently facing a huge economic downturn, which has caused many people to seek secondary sources of income. Surviving on just your primary salary is often not enough anymore, so it is important to find other ways to secure some extra cash. Earning a secondary source of income doesn’t mean you need to have another full-time job on the side, it could be something small you do on the...
Smart watches have become a ubiquitous presence on our wrists, allowing us to do everything from tracking our fitness to sending messages and making phone calls. However, one of the most exciting and transformative features of smart watches is their ability to revolutionize the way we pay for goods and services.
With the rise of contactless payments, smart watches have become the...
Contrary to what one might believe, inflation is not a modern phenomenon, but rather, it has existed for some time.
Inflation is the general and continuous increase in the price level of goods and services over a specific time horizon, usually one year. This means that to be considered as such, the increase must occur in most sectors of the economy.
