Rachel joined Age Group in 2020, bringing over five years' experience from roles at Morgan Stanley and Newton Investment Management prior to becoming a full-time finance writer. As well as writing on various finance topics for Pension Times, Rachel's work can also be found at various other online outlines, including Online Mortgage Advisor.
When weighing up your savings options, a SIPP and an ISA will often be among the most attractive. But is one better than the other, and how much will your circumstances drive your decision making?
Diversifying investments is a way to minimise risk. But implementing diversification is complex, so finding an investment platform which offers a smooth user experience and tools to help you is key.
If you want to increase the value of your savings, investing in stocks and shares through an investment ISA can grow your wealth over time. Potentially, they could even help you achieve a better return than a cash ISA or regular savings account. But does that make them worth it?
Bestinvest is an investment platform offering different financial products such as SIPPs, ISAs and general investment accounts. If you’re looking to invest, we consider whether Bestinvest is appropriate for you and your circumstances.
Flow car insurance provides a user-friendly online quote process, but our review raised transparency concerns. Positive aspects include 24/7 claims, no admin fees and a 5-star Defaqto rating. However, drawbacks include add-ons for monthly policies and limited insurance types.
As of November 2023, you could earn up to 5% with a Post Office savings account. The Post Office offers ISAs, easy access accounts, instant saver products, and fixed-rate bonds. Some are available in branch, while others are online only.
There can’t be a specific savings account that is best for the over 50s as everyone’s situation is different. So, it’s not just about securing the highest rate of interest. Here, we look at the options available, such as ISAs and fixed-rate bonds, so you can determine if they’re suitable for you.
Home insurance can help protect you from substantial financial costs should anything happen to your property or personal belongings. This is a review of John Lewis’s standard home insurance product underwritten by Great Lakes Insurance UK Limited.