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.
11 February 2026
How simplifying your portfolio can save you cashA golden rule of investing is not having everything in one basket so you’re not caught out if something goes wrong with one of your holdings. But a less discussed point is how to do it and how doing it effectively can really save you money.
Ultimately when it comes to diversification what matters is not how many funds you hold, but their underlying...
5 February 2026
How to sell shares and what to watch forIf you invest through a platform, the process of selling shares is relatively simple. You can log into your account, see the quoted price, and click through to sell. But, to ensure the transaction is as efficient as possible, and that you’re making a smart choice, here’s what to keep in mind.
Knowing when to sellRealistically, no one knows the...
4 February 2026
Just three steps could save you hundreds of pounds in 2026After many spent January penny pinching, February brings a bit of good news for bank accounts: most people will not pay council tax payment this month or next month, which might make achieving regular investing goals a bit easier.
For most (but not all) people, council tax payments are split across 10 months, with no charge in February or March...
26 January 2026
What to consider with gold as it soars past $5,100The price of gold reached a new all-time high of $5,100 as investors clamour for a piece of the market.
Having enjoyed a recent boost triggered by investor concerns about Donald Trump's spat with Europe over Greenland, gold has been pushed yet higher by tensions within America, the possibility of intervention to address yen weakness and the...
23 January 2026
Is it really HMRC contacting you or a scam?As tax season starts up this year, none of us want to find ourselves on the wrong side of HMRC. So, it’s natural to want to act fast when you get a phone call or text claiming to be from HMRC informing you of some unpaid sum.
Scammers often use tax season to manipulate people into revealing their bank account details under the ruse of HMRC, because...
21 January 2026
How to reach your money goals, wherever you’re startingInvesting can feel daunting at the outset. When I first dove in, I thought the best place to start...
20 January 2026
Your investment trust plans a tender offer - what does it mean?If you hold shares in an investment trust, you may have at some point received notice of a ‘tender offer’. But what does this mean, and as a shareholder, what do you need to do?
A tender offer is just that, an offer to shareholders to redeem their shares, usually at a favourable price, either by another significant shareholder or the company...
19 January 2026
How do private equity trusts shape up as an investment?Investors can get FOMO about private equity; an industry wrapped in old-school allure. Even if it is a small portion of a large industry, private equity firms are known for investing in F1 teams and the NFL. It’s not a stretch of the imagination to picture deals being celebrated on yachts and in Michelin star restaurants.
Some investors want to...
15 January 2026
How I invest: from being paralysed by indecision to passing on the investing habitFive years ago, Lily turned to investing mostly out of frustration. Interest rates were floating around 1%, and her savings were barely growing. In fact, when you factored in inflation, she was losing money.
Her thought process was simple: “This is not good enough”. She hadn’t considered investing as much previously, partly because she was saving...
13 January 2026
How AJ Bell funds fared in 2025We spoke with Head of Investment, James Flintoft, to discuss how market and the AJ Bell fund range performed through 2025 and the outlook for 2026. Here’s what he had to say.
How have AJ Bell funds performed?We’ve been very pleased with the performance over the year. It's been a good time for risk assets. Equities (another term for stocks and...
