Personal Finance
Pension scams: how to spot a con

Pension scams: how to spot a con
Regulators warn that pension fraud victims lost more than £23m last year
14 Aug 2018
New trends in investment scams

New trends in investment scams
To conclude our series for novice investors, the Financial Conduct Authority explore the latest developments in investment scams
5 Apr 2018
The benefits of multi-asset funds

The benefits of multi-asset funds
Discover the reasons why investors are choosing multi-asset funds
6 Mar 2018
Portfolio building basics: how to get started

Portfolio building basics: how to get started
In this series of articles for novice investors, the FCA and The Week tackle the main issues that investors need to be aware of
1 Mar 2018
The benefits of a professional risk assessment

The benefits of a professional risk assessment
Investing can be tricky – but a professional risk assessment can help ensure your money ends up in the portfolio best suited to your needs
27 Feb 2018
How to make the most of your savings

How to make the most of your savings
It's time to move from low-interest Isas to more profitable investments.
6 Feb 2018
Millennials slam ‘out of touch’ savings advice

Millennials slam ‘out of touch’ savings advice
NBC journalist Jean Chatzky said workers should have saved their annual income by the age of 30
2 Nov 2017

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PPI: What is it and how can I claim?

PPI: What is it and how can I claim?
Clock is ticking for those people yet to claim compensation from mis-selling scandal
5 Sep 2017
The gender pay gap UK: How bad is it?

The gender pay gap UK: How bad is it?
Despite efforts to level the playing field, there is still a substantial difference between the salaries of men and women
26 Aug 2016
Travel money: five tips for your summer holidays
Travel money: five tips for your summer holidays
Avoid wasting money on rip-off exchange rates, credit card fees and mobile roaming charges
10 Jun 2015
How long-term investing can offer a sustainable return

How long-term investing can offer a sustainable return
Taking a long-term view means your portfolio can ride out short-term fluctuations in value
23 Apr 2015
Investing: Ten guidelines to long-term investment

Investing: Ten guidelines to long-term investment
Learn how to reap the benefits of investing from a young age with these ten quick guidelines
7 Apr 2015
How to invest in an ethical ISA

How to invest in an ethical ISA
With Isa deadline day approaching, it's time to weigh up the options – including investment ethics
17 Mar 2015
Make the most of your 2015 tax allowances

Make the most of your 2015 tax allowances
The financial year ends in a matter of weeks, so make sure you're not letting tax allowances go to waste
5 Mar 2015
Remortgage now and save £2,600 on a £100,000 mortgage

Remortgage now and save £2,600 on a £100,000 mortgage
Mortgage interest rates are at an all-time low, so now is the time to fix your payments
25 Feb 2015
Tax evasion or tax avoidance: what's the difference?

Tax evasion or tax avoidance: what's the difference?
With allegations of tax evasion flying, here's how to be sure of staying on the right side of the law
19 Feb 2015
Should you pay for your current account?

Should you pay for your current account?
Most bank accounts come with costs, hidden or otherwise, and choosing the best can be a minefield
10 Feb 2015
Investment: how to refresh your portfolio for 2015

Investment: how to refresh your portfolio for 2015
What was once good investment may now be past its prime. Here's how to ensure you portfolio is fit for the new year
14 Jan 2015
The best investments of 2014 – and the worst

The best investments of 2014 – and the worst
The FTSE 100 had a solid rather than a stellar year, but those who put their money in US investments had better luck
1 Jan 2015
Savers 'are losing £19bn in hidden fees'

Savers 'are losing £19bn in hidden fees'
Obscure charges make comparison shopping all but impossible when it comes to pensions and other investments
26 Nov 2014
Are you using the right credit card?

Are you using the right credit card?
With Christmas approaching it's time to check your credit card, whether you want to cut interest payments or earn rewards
21 Nov 2014
Ski insurance: six things you need to know

Ski insurance: six things you need to know
Statistics show that a third of people who ski do not have any travel insurance. Here's what you need to know before you take out a policy
12 Nov 2014