More people are now setting up Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs), not just those in later life. Often written alongside a will, these important legal documents allow you to appoint one or more trusted representatives or ‘attorneys’ to take charge of your finances...
School fees are rising faster than the rate of inflation, creating financial challenges for parents who want to educate their children privately. Private school fees rose by 3.7% from 2018 to 2019, according to the latest figures from the Independent Schools...
The recent failure of a promoter of high return investments was a reminder of the dangers of being lured by headline numbers alone. Last year, London Capital and Finance Plc (LCF) marketed what they claimed to be Innovative Finance ISAs offering fixed interest...
Shareholders enjoyed bumper dividend payouts in early 2019, but it’s not all plain sailing. The value of regular dividend payments has increased steadily after the financial crisis of 2008. Dividends paid out by UK-listed companies through to 2018 rose by 85%,...
Prioritise peace in your life: extend the Marie Kondo tidying craze from your home to your finances. Have you ever looked at a room in your home – or even at your office desk – and wondered how you accumulated so much stuff? You might well remember when you acquired...
You may assume you’ll never need it, but if you experience redundancy or illness, you may become eligible for universal credit. However, if you imagined that the state would provide enough support in the event of financial difficulty due to sickness or unemployment,...
