The Walt Disney Company is celebrating a huge milestone – its 100th anniversary. On 16 October 1923, brothers Walt and Roy Disney set up Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio to produce films. From humble beginnings, the company has gone on to become one of the most recognisable brands in the world. [...]

Globally, signs suggest the pace of inflation is slowing. However, businesses in some sectors are struggling and weighing on economies. Read on to discover some of the factors that affected investment markets in August 2023.  According to a Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) from JP Morgan, reports indicated that manufacturing in [...]

Did you know the UK generates more than 220 million tonnes of waste a year? Of that waste, around 44% is recycled, but a large proportion goes to landfill. Read on to discover how embracing the circular economy could reduce waste.  Not only is a huge amount of waste going [...]

New research suggests more people will be living with a major illness in the future and it could place pressure on health services. It may also have implications for household finances over the long term.  A report from the Health Foundation's REAL Centre suggests 9.1 million people will be living [...]

A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) could provide you with protection when you’re most vulnerable by giving someone you trust the ability to make decisions on your behalf. Yet, a survey in the Independent, found that less than half of married couples have an LPA.   If it’s something you don’t [...]

While the State Pension may not be your main source of income in retirement, it’s often an important one. If you’re not on track to receive the full amount, there might be things you could do to boost it. For 2023/24, the full new State Pension is £203.85 a week, [...]

When you access your pension, you can often take a tax-free lump sum. While this may seem an attractive way to fund your early retirement plans, there are some essential things you need to consider first. You can usually access your pension from the age of 55, rising to 57 [...]

Ensuring your family is financially secure for the long term is a common goal. If it’s one of your priorities, intergenerational wealth planning could help you create a plan that suits you and your loved ones. There’s more than one way to pass on wealth to your family. Each option [...]

If your mortgage deal is coming to an end or it’s already expired, you should consider remortgaging. This guide reveals the essential things you need to know. The government previously estimated 57% of fixed-rate mortgages ending in 2023 had an interest rate below 2%. When these mortgage deals end, it’s [...]

It’s that time of the year when you may be dreaming about booking a summer holiday. The warmer weather is the perfect opportunity to get outdoors and explore nature. You don’t have to go on a long-haul flight to experience incredible landscapes – these seven destinations are all in Europe.  [...]

Everyone has heard the saying “money can’t buy happiness”, but research suggests it’s not accurate.  According to a study from The Greater Good Science Center in the US, spending money can boost your wellbeing. However, simply heading to the shop and splurging on the latest technology or new clothes doesn’t [...]

When you think about investing, it’s probably the actions you take that come to mind. That could be researching a fund or actively investing in a company by purchasing shares. However, the steps you don’t take are just as important for your portfolio to be successful. That may sound strange, [...]