Taking ESG (environmental, social and governance) factors into consideration is a growing trend among investors. But what does it mean and why would you look at these areas when making investment decisions? Our latest guide explains the basics of ESG investing. According to the Investment Association,...
The traditional summer holiday may have been cancelled for millions this year due to Covid-19 travel restrictions. If your plans have been put on hold, now could be the perfect time to research some new European destinations for 2021. With social distancing measures still in place...
At times, we’re all guilty of being unproductive. Whether it’s because you’re struggling to focus on a task at hand or you have multiple deadlines competing for attention, it can be a challenge to get back in the right frame of mind. But there are...
Figures suggest that many people are planning for property to play at least some role in their retirement income. With property prices and rental yields rising, it’s easy to see why you may think that property can offer security throughout retirement. However, there are some...
While property prices may have stalled during the lockdown, early signs point to a recovery now restrictions have been lifted. If you’re looking for assets to invest in, a Buy to Let property can be attractive. Rental yields have climbed significantly in recent years, especially...
When we discuss financial planning, ensuring long-term security for you and loved ones is often a priority. But for business owners, they also need to ensure they protect their firm in the event of something happening to them. If you haven’t already taken steps to...
Everyone has at some point daydreamed about what they’d do if they suddenly came into a large amount of money. But what would you do if it really happened? Whether it’s enough money to buy a new car or a gold-plated yacht, if you receive an...
As I sit down to write this, I should be half-way up Kilimanjaro on day 4 of the Lemosho Route heading towards the Barranco wall (below). Instead, I’m sat with a fresh cup of coffee, in my home office after spending a lot of today juggling...
Read our Coronavirus Impact On The Global Economy Guide ...
As I struggle to think of the right adjective for the last couple of weeks I have settled on “interesting”. I, like many, have found myself spending all of my time at home. I had 2 weeks of self-isolation when the lock-down occurred as my children...
