Personal Finance News

22 Apr

Public demand for ‘digital Wills’ surges

A survey conducted by Will Aid reveals a growing disconnect between public expectations and UK law, as over half of UK adults (54%) now believe they should be legally permitted to sign and store their Wills electronically. Despite the rapid digitisation of financial services, the Wills Act 1837 continues to govern inheritance in the UK. To date, […]

21 Apr

Financial planning advice for tradespeople

Running a trade business in the UK means mastering more than just your craft. With irregular income, fluctuating material costs, and no employer safety net, financial planning is what separates businesses that thrive from those that just survive. Statistics from the construction industry show that there were over 370,000 registered construction firms operating across Great […]

20 Apr

The Cost of Poor Resource Management in Financial Services – And How Firms Are Fixing It In 2026

Resource management is rarely the first thing financial services firms think about when trying to improve performance. It tends to sit quietly in the background, treated as a coordination task rather than something strategic. Yet in firms where revenue is directly tied to billable time, how people are allocated, scheduled, and utilised has a direct […]

20 Apr

Unlocking New Income Streams with Affiliate Marketing

If you want to make extra money online, affiliate marketing presents a flexible way to do it. You can earn cash by promoting products or services you genuinely like, without having to create your own. This guide will show you how to get started and build a steady income. What is affiliate marketing? Affiliate marketing […]

17 Apr

Go.Compare reveals £10.2 million was paid out in pothole claims between 2022 and 2024

With news just in that Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has been taken off the road after a ‘crater’ of a pothole took her Mini Cooper off the road,* the car insurance experts at Go.Compare are urging motorists to claim back their pothole damage – and revealing how to do so. Research from the comparison site […]

15 Apr

How To Boost Your Financial Situation Over The Next Year

The start of a new financial year is the perfect time to address your finances and begin a new and improved chapter. However, you can only do this if the right strategies are in place. It can sound like a daunting task, but small changes can yield huge improvements. Here are six of the best […]

7 Apr

Average first-time buyer age rises by two years

The average age of a first-time buyer has risen by two years in the space of a decade according to the latest research by Go.Compare home insurance. The comparison site analysed official government data which showed that the average age of a first-time buyer in 2024 (the latest available) was 33 – two years older than […]

6 Apr

Investing In Your Marketing: What’s Worth The Cost In 2026?

Your business has its doors open, you’ve got a website up and running, and you’re ready to get to work. That’s all it takes to be a successful business owner in 2026, right? Not quite. You need people to know you’re there as well – even in a hyperconnected, digital world where everyone can be […]

2 Apr

“Quiet” Investments Worth Keeping an Eye on

In a world where we are obsessed with flashy headlines about cryptocurrencies, stocks, or property, the real wealth builders often stay very quiet and can hide in plain sight. Unassuming habits or assets that compound over time without fanfare can quietly multiply into serious wealth.  For any saver or investor, it’s all about spotting these […]