Hannah joined AJ Bell in 2025 as an investment writer. She was previously a journalist at Portfolio Adviser Magazine, reporting on multi-asset, fixed income and equity funds, as well as macroeconomic impacts and regulatory changes within the industry.
Hannah earned a degree in journalism from the University of Texas at Austin before beginning her career in London. Before joining the finance industry, she covered state politics in Texas and worked as a sports reporter.
25 September 2025
Fed up of chasing the next big thing? These stocks have stood the test of timeIt’s been hard to avoid the chatter about AI stocks, debating whether the companies live up to lofty valuations or if it’s a bubble waiting to burst. Even though returns from many tech stocks in the past few years have been remarkable, it doesn’t mean they are the right choice for all investors.
Instead, some may be more comfortable with companies...
19 September 2025
The one-stop shop to getting your pension in orderPensions are commonly put off in early years of adulthood but one of the most important ways you can...
18 September 2025
Should you invest or pay off debt first?Debts can be a significant burden both financially and emotionally. It may leave individuals unsure if they should tackle outstanding amounts before investing or use some of their current investments to pay off debt.
In short, this will depend on the interest they are being charged on the debt, and how much they expect to make from your...
15 September 2025
What is liquidity?Liquidity is a financial term used to measure how easy it is to turn your assets into cash. Learn more about what liquidity is and what it means for investors.
12 September 2025
What is a stakeholder pension?Stakeholder pensions are a form of personal pension with low fees. Learn more about stakeholder pensions, who they are aimed at and how they differ from SIPPs.
11 September 2025
How to invest in your pension during your 30sLife tends to take shape in your 30s, with career progression, the start of a family, and perhaps your first home. And while there’s a lot going on in the here and now, it’s also a vital time to start investing in your future self.
One of the easiest ways you can do this is through a pension. For many, a pension will be their main source of income...
10 September 2025
What to do with your pension in your 60sWhile lots of people in their 60s will either have retired or plan to retire imminently, this is by no means a given. Brits are living longer, healthier lives than ever before and many choose to keep working – either full or part-time – well into their 60s, 70s and even 80s.
Whatever your intentions, it’s important to keep up with pension policy...
10 September 2025
What to do with your pension in your 20sPlanning for your retirement is likely not your top priority in your 20s. You might be facing hefty university loans, trying to support yourself on an entry-level salary, and figuring out how you want to set up your life. But ironically, your 20s can be the most impactful working years for creating a comfortable retirement.
Thankfully, you can...
10 September 2025
Investment returns are being eaten up by exchange rates – is it time to change tack?It’s been hard for investors to turn a blind eye to the US market for the past few decades. The returns from the states’ most popular index, the S&P 500, have averaged over 15% per year over the past 10 years, in terms of sterling. It’s also home to many of the most-discussed stocks on the market, including Nvidia, Microsoft, and Google parent...
10 September 2025
Managing your pension in your 50sIn your 50s, retirement might be just over the horizon. All the years of saving for a goal in the distant future will suddenly start to pay off for avid investors. But now, there will be a new consideration: How do you manage your retirement savings, and when and how can you access them? Here are the main things you need to think about with...
