40 years young: Happy birthday 20p
The 20p coin entered circulation on June 9, 1982, in a bid to ensure that the coins in our pockets were not too heavy, ten years after decimalisation changed the coins we carry.
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How our finances have changed over 70 years
This week, we mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee – an incredible 70 years on the throne. When Queen Elizabeth II was crowned, the way we managed our money was very different, with many of the innovations we take for granted a distant possibility.
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Five things to do now that interest rates have risen
The Bank of England raised interest rates to one per cent this month, a move that has already sent shock waves through the finances of those with high mortgages or other debts. Here are five things you should be looking at doing now.
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Finding income in uncertainty
With the stock market volatile and the cost of living rising, figures from Link that show that dividends paid to shareholders have dropped by a quarter look like more bad news.
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Cost of living - We all know we’re feeling the pinch, but here’s how
We all know that the cost of day-to-day life is going up, but it’s not always possible to quantify the effect it is having on different areas of our lives.
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How to make your house worth more? Move it closer to London
Property experts have been trying to forecast the next hotspots for house prices for many years. Now computers have found a new formula – proving the adage that it is all about location, location, location.
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Why ‘no fault’ divorce could still lead to an unfair financial split
After years of waiting, a monumental change to Britain’s divorce laws came into force last week. It will now be possible for married couples or civil partners to have what is called a ‘no fault’ divorce, where no-one has to cite infidelity or other poor conduct in order to initiate a split.
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Why the state pension increase is a kick in the teeth for many
Last month, those who receive the state pension will find slightly more in their bank accounts. The amount paid to those who receive this benefit will rise by £5.55 a week or 3.1 percentage points. Those who get the full state pension will now receive £185.15 a week, up from £179.60.
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Why it pays to be an early bird with investment
As the tax year begins on April 6, all of us will have a new £20,000 ISA allowance, while many of us will also be able to put a further £40,000 into our pensions as well.