New data shows the wealthiest have more than £750,000 in their accounts — but you don’t have to be a millionaire in the making to enjoy the fruits of tax-free savings
Boosting investment returns sure beats working for longer in order to retire
In the second of a new series, we review the benefits of upgrading your account — and ask the most important question
Taking a long break from work can be disastrous for your finances — but so what? Here are three steps to work out if it’s right for you
She will be taking on occasional admin work for me
Why I won’t even leave the beach for a one-day decline of 12 per cent
Government must intervene on behalf of lower-paid workers
Paperwork needs to be checked for signs of digital holdings
Diversifying exposure away from an employer makes cold financial sense
Avoid the car crash of expensive insurance and spurious damage claims on holiday this year
Share certificates, company reports on paper and annual general meetings have distinct advantages
The first of a new series where we test the benefits of clubs and products
Less than two-fifths of UK adults are saving enough for a comfortable retirement
Passive investment strategies have outperformed, saving investors a fortune in fees, but it doesn’t always pay to be lazy
He is an accountant and helps me with my business
The latest data suggests buy-to-let purchases are down, mortgage lending has dropped off and the sector is shrinking
Vet bills, food, accessories and collateral damage. It’s an expensive business
Returns have been dismal over the past decade, but investment banks are buying into cleaner energy
Planning permission has been requested for extensive works
Industry warns on pensions bill’s missed opportunity on minimum contributions
It’s no surprise that social platforms are the go-to place when industry communications appear designed to obfuscate
There’s much to be said for shares in companies whose returns are uncorrelated to stock markets — if you don’t mind the whiff of ‘champerty’
We desperately need to encourage growth in our home market
They are worried about the tax implications
Numbers are down on last year, thanks in part to the burden of new regulations. But is this necessarily a bad thing?
