Managing your investments

Five ways a rate hike will hit your finances

The Bank of England is expected to increase rates once again at its meeting this week, with the markets expecting interest rates to rise to...

Thu, 03/02/2022 - 15:24

From cash to crypto - asset class outlook for 2022

Laith Khalaf, head of investment analysis at AJ Bell looks at some of the key factors which could influence asset prices in 2022.

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Wed, 22/12/2021 - 15:14

The five investment trends that really mattered in 2021 (and that could influence 2022)

The past 12 months have been a bit of a mixed bag from a portfolio point of view. The American, Indian, German and French stock...

Wed, 22/12/2021 - 13:23

New year, new finances: Five money resolutions for 2022

January is a month where most people stay in, shun socialising and have a bit of spare time on their hands, so it’s the ideal...

Wed, 22/12/2021 - 13:10

Covid trumps inflation at the top of investor concern for 2022

DIY investors are entering 2022 in a mood of constructive realism, recognising market risks, but also largely confident in their investments. Six in ten expect...

Thu, 16/12/2021 - 14:15

Inflation soars but what items have risen the most (and least) this year?

Inflation has soared to a 10-year high and everyone is feeling the pinch, whether it’s in their weekly shop, their energy bills or when they’re...

Thu, 18/11/2021 - 13:47

Britcoin could spell higher mortgage rates and a bank run

Britcoin could cause widespread disruption in the banking sector if it is introduced, as well as increasing the chance of a run on commercial banks...

Fri, 12/11/2021 - 11:25

Interest rate rise looms: 5 ways to beat the hike

The Bank of England could raise rates this week and banks and mortgage companies have already been quick to pass on increases to customers, even...

Wed, 03/11/2021 - 13:37

Junior ISA turns 10 – what could you have made and where are parents investing?

As the Junior ISA approaches its tenth anniversary on 1 November, Laura Suter, Head of Personal Finance at AJ Bell, looks at how much...

Wed, 27/10/2021 - 17:08

CPI to hit 4% - How can savers beat inflation

Inflation is now the biggest monster that both savers and investors have to tackle, with 4% being a very lofty hurdle to reach before you...

Fri, 06/08/2021 - 16:22

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