16 April 2025

How market drops could affect your pension

When markets fall, a simple solution for most pension investors can be to ride it out. Historically, prices have recovered, and if your plans for retirement are still far away you likely have time to wait.

But when you’re in the final years before retiring or have already retired and started accessing your pension, a tumble in your investments can...

9 April 2025

Investing in a ‘global index’ – where is your money really going?

Investing in a global index is often viewed as a ‘catch all’ strategy. It can be a useful solution to the complexities of choosing where to invest your money, and means you can spread your eggs across different regional baskets.

Except, when it comes to many of the popular global indices, some baskets will end up much heavier than the others. In...

8 April 2025

Is this downturn different?

Market drops are nerve-wracking. The questions come quickly: why didn’t I see this coming? How much worse is it going to get? Is someone seeing something that I’m not?

And maybe, the most gnawing thought for investors, even for those who have been in the market for decades, is whether this time it’s different.

From 2002 to 2022, the market has...

3 April 2025

Three of the most popular funds and trusts among AJ Bell Investors

Searching through the investment universe can often leave you feeling spoiled for choice. Even once you decide on a sector, geography or asset class, you’re faced with rounds of other decisions, and a long list of funds or investment trusts that might seem like they’re doing the same thing.

There’s not a ‘right’ choice in this situation, and the...

3 April 2025

Five ways for couples to make their money go further

Being in a couple can already help you keep money in your pocket by splitting expenses like rent, council tax and utilities. But is there any reason (besides the obvious everlasting love) to take the relationship a step further and officially tie the knot?

When it comes to tax breaks, many benefits as a couple will only be available to you once you...

1 April 2025

Three easy new tax year resolutions

As April gets underway, it may be time for some new tax year resolutions. Your finances may need a little maintenance, or it could be time to tick off the task that keeps crawling its way to the bottom of your to-do list.

Even if the budget is looking tight, there are simple steps you can take to tidy up your finances and make what you can...

1 April 2025

Four ways to set yourself up for a brighter future via saving and investing

The beginning of a new tax year is a great opportunity to take charge of your finances and watch your money grow. Here are four simple steps that can put you on the right track.

1. Determine your goals

Having goals for your investing helps to create a clear action plan and benchmarks for your growth. If someone wants to get into running, they may...

24 March 2025

Four ways to freshen up your ISA

The start of a new tax year is the perfect excuse to check your ISA and see if your investments are going to plan.

It may be time to reassess how your investments can work best for you. Circumstances and priorities can change, so it’s important to revisit your goals and adjust your plan if necessary.

Here are four steps to consider. They shouldn’t...

5 November 2023

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