Investment market update: October 2024
While inflation is stabilising in many major economies, there continue to be challenges that have led to investment market volatility.…
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How would soaring property prices affect a 2024 Monopoly board?
Classic real estate board game Monopoly hit shelves in 1935. The game was loosely based on property prices at the…
Why inflation solutions should remain part of your long-term financial plan
The rate of inflation has stabilised and is near the Bank of England’s 2% target. Yet, inflation solutions are still…
How a financial plan could alleviate your inflation worries
Research has found that inflation continues to be the biggest concern in households around the world. While inflation is falling,…
Inflation is falling. Here’s what it could mean for your finances
Inflation is starting to fall. While this could be good news for your long-term finances, it might not affect your…
Inflation has cost savers £113 billion in real terms in the last year
High inflation has reduced the value of savings across the UK by as much as £113 billion in real terms.…
Soaring inflation drives up retirement costs by almost 20% in just a year
If you’re preparing to take out a mortgage, working with a mortgage broker can be valuable. As well as helping…
Cost of living crisis: Why you should review your budget and plans
As the cost of living continues to rise, taking some time to review your budget and understand how the decisions…
Taking care of your investments – Rate hikes and recession warnings
With price inflation running presently at 9.4% in the UK, it was no surprise that the Bank of England (BoE)…
How delaying retirement could help you maintain your standard of living as inflation rises
As inflation rises, you may be worried about what it means for your retirement. Delaying your plans by a few…
Interest rates are rising. What does it mean for your mortgage?
The Bank of England has increased interest rates twice since December 2021. If you’re a mortgage holder, it may affect…
What does rising inflation mean for mortgage holders?
With inflation rising, the Bank of England could increase interest rates to reduce the impact. If you’re a mortgage holder,…
How inflation can reduce your pension and what you can do about it
One overlooked retirement risk is inflation. Without careful planning, inflation can mean your retirement savings don’t go as far in…
Always factor inflation into your financial planning cycle
UK Inflation has fallen to its lowest level in almost three years, but it could have a cumulative knock-on effect…
An unexpected dip in UK inflation delays interest rate rise in May
UK inflation is falling faster than expected, as the March figure for the Consumer Price Index (CPI) was 2.5%. Could…
What did November’s interest rate rise mean for you?
November marked the first rise in the Bank of England Base Rate in over ten years. At the start of…
Will current inflation levels really boost state pension income?
State pensions will rise by 3% next April, but it’s not all strictly good news. The BBC website, covering the…
The Bank of England finally raises interest rate after inflation dodges 3%
The September inflation rate was just low enough to spare Bank of England (BoE) Governor, Mark Carney, from having to…
How many different ways can we measure inflation? More than you might think.
August was a month when inflation hit the news headlines several times trailing with it a cloud of acronyms: The…
Inflation – Prices rising at their fastest rate for nearly four years
Whilst May inflation data came as a surprise to many pundits – the expectation had been for inflation, as measured…