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What would negative interest rates mean?

Published: July 14, 2020 by Jennifer Armstrong

With interest rates at an all-time low and the economy facing uncertainty, you may have read headlines about whether negative interest rates are the next step. But what would that mean in practice and is it an option that would … Continue reading

5 ways you can reduce tax liability in retirement

Published: by Jennifer Armstrong

When you retire, there are a lot of financial decisions that need to be made as you start accessing the savings and investments you’ve built up. It’s natural to have lots of questions about your financial security at this point, … Continue reading

Low interest rates: Should you remortgage now?

Published: June 17, 2020 by Jennifer Armstrong

The Bank of England slashed interest rates in March as the impact of coronavirus became clear. While it’s not good news for savers, it could offer an opportunity for mortgage payers to slash their bills. The Bank of England base … Continue reading

Covid-19 market volatility highlights differing investment attitudes of men and women

Published: by Jennifer Armstrong

Men and women often take different approaches to financial issues, including investing. The market volatility experienced during the last few months as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted some of these differences. But is one way ‘right’? As … Continue reading

The quick guide to bonds

Published: by Jennifer Armstrong

When it comes to investing, it’s probably stock markets and shares that come to mind. Yet the average investment portfolio uses various asset classes to deliver returns and manage risk. One important part of your portfolio may be bonds. Bonds … Continue reading