Month: November 2022

Life is a long journey and many retirees are looking forward to going on an adventure. You finally have the free time to do all the things you may have put off in place of work and other commitments. According to AgeUK, for many recent retirees, one of the things that catch them off-guard is

As December approaches, you can almost smell the Christmas season in the air. Your trip to the local shops now suddenly has a familiar backing track of seasonal jingles.  Coca-Cola trucks traverse the nation, John Lewis prepares to make families feel extra emotional with a new advert cut to a catchy pop cover, and a

Interest rates are rising for the first time in more than a decade, and it may be affecting your mortgage repayments. If you’re worried about how you’ll keep up with your financial commitments, it’s important to be proactive.  In response to rising inflation, the Bank of England (BoE) has increased the base interest rate several

Scammers are taking advantage of financial worries as the cost of living rises. It’s more important than ever that you remain alert to potential fraud.  According to Citizens Advice, scammers have targeted more than three-quarters of adults this year – a 14% increase when compared to this time last year. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

British politics over the last few months has certainly been turbulent. In the last four months, there have been three prime ministers, four chancellors, and countless U-turns. So, it’s not surprising that households have been struggling to keep up with what’s happening and what it means for their finances.  Less than three years after a