Investment

If you have surplus income, it makes sense to make it work for you. It is of little use sitting in your current account, as you are unlikely to be receiving a decent rate of interest on it. You...

The ‘ethical banking’ sector has grown rapidly in the past two decades. As the general public has become increasingly aware of problems such as global warming and concern for the environment, a...

It may be hard to believe, but at some point in your life you may well end up with excess cash. Perhaps you receive an unexpected bonus at work, or you manage to release some equity on your home, or...

Share dealing is still one of the most popular forms of investment, the world over. It is one of the staples of the world economy, but it has also led to enormous losses for many people. You...

As an investor it is likely that you will have a portfolio that includes a variety of different investment types. The majority of investors’ portfolios now seem to include securities such as bonds or...

The property market has dominated the business headlines for several years now. There have been numerous success stories of individuals leaving their jobs on an impulse to take advantage of buoyant...

Individual Savings Accounts, or ISAs, have become increasingly popular since their introduction in 1999. These accounts were designed to replace the often-criticised PEPs and TESSAs which had been...

Your choice of annuity can be one of the most important that you make during your life. For many people their annuity is their sole guarantee of a useful income in retirement and, as such, it is a...