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Should you fix your mortgage or opt for a variable rate?
With speculation rife the Bank of England is set to continue cutting rates in May and throughout 2025, homeowners remortgaging this year must choose between the stability of a fixed mortgage or the chance to benefit from future rate cuts on a variable rate deal.
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Which investments can I hold in a stocks and shares ISA – and which ones are banned?
HMRC has a list stating which investments are allowed in ISAs, but sometimes investors, and even ISA providers, get confused by the rules. Here’s what you need to know when picking your investments.
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Investment platforms: how to avoid sub 2% interest rates on cash holdings and secure a better deal
Do you know how much interest the cash balance in your investment portfolio, ISA or Sipp earns? We lift the lid on the best and worst interest-payers – and explain what you can do about it
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Trump's first 100 days: investment winners and losers
Donald Trump triggered a rollercoaster on the stock markets during the first 100 days of his second presidency. We look at which funds, investment trusts and sectors have performed best and worst
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FTSE 100 continues longest winning streak in eight years – should you invest in UK equities?
The UK’s main stock market index closed slightly higher today, continuing its winning streak. What has been driving the FTSE 100's performance?
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Seven technology investment trusts to consider
Buying a technology investment trust is a great way to gain exposure to long-term growth trends, but be wary of Magnificent Seven over-concentration
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Is the stock market open on bank holiday Monday?
As the early May bank holiday Monday approaches, we look at if the UK stock market will be open as usual or if there’s a change to trading hours
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What’s happening with UK house prices? Latest property market moves explained
House prices rose ahead of March's stamp duty deadline, but higher purchase costs and trade tariffs could dampen buyer demand going forward. Will house prices rise or fall in 2025?
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Renters' Rights Bill: how landmark reforms to end no-fault evictions will affect you
The long-awaited housing bill gets its second reading in parliament on Wednesday - how will it affect you?
