Managing your investments


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


Trust added to the IT Select list – Securities Trust of Scotland

The AJ Bell Investment Trust Select list is designed to lighten your research load. There...

Tue, 27/07/2021 - 16:56


What does the March Budget hold in store?

The tussle between economic stagnation and combustion leaves the Chancellor performing a high wire tight rope act in next week’s Budget. On one side lies...

Tue, 02/03/2021 - 17:05


AJ Bell Ready-made portfolios – asset allocation updates

We launched the AJ Bell Ready-made portfolios in December 2018 to help you hit the ground running with your investments. Unlike the AJ...

Thu, 18/02/2021 - 09:04


Tax year end checklist – 14 things investors should consider before 5 April 2021

With just under two months to go until the end of the tax year, investors should be thinking about how to make the most out...

Mon, 15/02/2021 - 17:44


Five top tips for people accessing their pension during Covid-19

New data published by the Association of British Insurers (ABI) reveals details of how savers have been accessing their retirement pots during lockdown*. The number...

Tue, 24/11/2020 - 08:18


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