What better gift to bestow on your beloved offspring than the gift of money? No, you won’t have to pop your clogs before they receive it; this isn’t inheritance. This is a gift of matured money that you save for them over the years so that they can use it when they...

Never has there been so much discussion around tax havens since the recent ‘Paradise Papers’ fiasco which saw more than 13 million financial documents leaked. And these documents were pretty significant. In fact, extremely significant as they gave an insight into the...

On 2nd November, the Bank of England (BoE) increased its base rate after more than a decade – the first time since July 2007. Interest rates have been low to help facilitate the country through the financial crisis but official figures illustrate that the UK economy...

Christmas? But it’s only October I hear you say! Unlike putting up the decorations, it’s never too early to start saving for the big day. According to YouGov, a typical family spends £796 at Christmas and many end up pushing their budgets to the limit and pay the...

As with any insurance cover, pet insurance can seem like an unnecessary expense to the overly optimistic: another payment each month when the purse strings are tight. However there's no free National Health Service for our beloved pets, and if kitty Tiddles is victim...

When I was a child, birthday parties involved of a house full of screaming children eating sausage rolls, too much jelly and birthday cake, and playing pass the parcel (if the music could be heard above the racket). Today? My, how times have changed! Peer pressure and...

If you have a mortgage, you probably have a compelling desire to reduce the amount you owe and the number of years you have left to repay. After all, the longer your mortgage lasts, the more you’ll pay in interest and associated life insurance policies. For most...

Wading through the numerous investment products available can be overwhelming. First you need to choose one to suit your needs, and secondly you need a clear understanding what you're investing in and the risk factors associated. Sounds obvious, right? Well, not for...

If you're constantly struggling with money, perhaps it's time to gain some insights into what you can do differently. These 5 popular books about making money and wealth protection will give you inspiring and new ideas to create a wealthier you. The Richest Man In...