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The best green or ethical places to invest a Junior Isa

Many of us tuck money away for our children and grandchildren in the hope it will help give them a brighter future. But by investing the money ethically, you could also help ensure it is shaping the world into a better place for them.

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The Daily Mail • 24th March 2024

How to help your child raise £500,000 for their first home

A baby born today would need more than £500,000 to buy their first home when they reach 31 – the average age of first-time buyers.

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This Is Money • 19th March 2024

Don't bank on your cash Isa beating inflation: How to get top rates

Cash Isas are more valuable than they have been for years: but if they are lower than inflation, the value of your nest egg will still be eroded over time.

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The Mail on Sunday • 28th January 2024

Why you must sign a power of attorney form to avoid family anguish

When it comes to end of life planning, most of us are woefully underprepared.

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The Daily Mail • 11th January 2024

Hell of bankruptcy like subpostmasters and what to do if it happens

The consequences of bankruptcy can be devastating, as the Post Office scandal has laid bare.

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This Is Money • 18th November 2023

How do I stop my children blowing grandma's fortune before they're 25?

My grandmother died at the age of 93. I've learnt a lot about estate planning from her will. Here's what you need to know.

This is Money • 22nd October 2022

Why do children get worse returns on Isas than adults?

There's an anomaly in the savings market. Adult ISAs are enjoying rate rises but children's accounts are being overlooked.

The Mail on Sunday • 15th October 2022

I see in the news that annuity rates are rising, should I buy one?

For years, annuities have been a hard sell. But rising interest rates have caused annuity rates to push higher too. Annuity rates are now at a 13- year high, making them an attractive pension tool once again.

The Mail on Sunday • 24th September 2022

I want an ethical account... but will I be worse off?

When you deposit money with a bank or building society, it lends it out to other customers and businesses. Ethical banks make a point of not lending money to the most controversial businesses, such as weapon or gambling firms.

The Mail on Sunday • 13th August 2022

Here's how to use your savings to offset soaring energy bills

Use your savings to tackle the cost-of-living crisis – from boosting interest to generating your own electricity.

This is Money • 9th July 2022

I want to sell my Spanish holiday home, what do I need to know?

Selling a property can be stressful, but add in the laws of another country and everything becomes more complicated.

This is Money • 2nd July 2022

Should I buy a pension annuity now rates are rising?

Annuity rates are rising at their fastest pace in more than 30 years – so it is understandable that you would ask if they are finally worth considering again.

This is Money • 11th June 2022

Huge rate robbery behind £12bn slump for savings in cash Isas

For more than 20 years, millions of savers have relied on cash Individual Savings Accounts (Isas) to protect their nest eggs from the taxman. But the death knell is now ringing for cash Isas as savers chase better rates available across the wider savings market.

The Mail on Sunday • 15th May 2022

Eight tricks to help you beat the savings drought

You can earn interest of up to 5 per cent. But you must be smart and use tricks to maximise interest you receive.

The Mail on Sunday • 15th May 2022

Was there a hidden financial boost in Queen's Speech for you?

From protection for scam victims to ending bogus reviews, the Queen's Speech had legislation that could improve your finances.