Savings

For the amount of reward you get, venture capital trusts (VCTs) aren’t worth the risk, says Merryn Somerset Webb.

Changes to the fees charged by investing platforms could leave investors in passive funds at a disadvantage. Paul Amery explains.

New rules coming into force will affect the fees charged by fund supermarkets. Cris Sholto Heaton explains what that means for you.

Fund supermarket Hargreaves Lansdown has launched a new pricing structure. Ed Bowsher explains what it means for investors.

Now is the perfect time to get your finances in order. Merryn Somerset Webb points out some areas to focus on.

There’s just over a year to go before you can covert your child’s trust fund into a more favourable Jisa. Ed Bowsher looks at the best deals for while you wait.

With interest rates so low, finding a home for your money is far from easy. Steve Lodge explores ways savers can boost their returns.

Ed Bowsher makes his best guesses on what we are likely to hear in George Osborne’s Autumn Statement.

Virgin Money has fostered plenty of coverage with the launch of its latest cash Isas. But how do they compare with elsewhere in the market?

Switching your bank account has just got a whole lot easier. So, now there’s no excuse not to, says Merryn Somerset Webb.

The great news is you can now tuck away Aim-listed shares in your Isa. Phil Oakley explains what you need to know about investing in these stock-market tiddlers.

Merryn Somerset Webb explains the benefits of keeping your retirement fund in an individual savings account.

Soon, you’ll be able to add stocks traded on the Alternative Investment Market to your Isa. Bengt Saelensminde examines whether now is the time to fill up with risky small-caps.

Complex financial products may sound like great buys. But as Tim Bennett explains, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

It’s no good savers complaining that interest rates are low, says Tom Bulford. If you want to grow your money, you have to do it yourself.