Aaaah, January. New year, new beginnings. New You.

One in five Brits makes resolutions every year, so I thought I’d take a look at the most popular ones and the companies on the stock market that might be affected by them.

Recent studies have proven it, but it’s something we’ve always known: shutting yourself up at home bitching about everyone and hoarding your money does not make you feel good.

Sad to say, anxiety and Christmas go together like turkey and stuffing.

Follow our top tips to minimise the impact of this potentially ruinous time of year.

What effect will it have on your mortgage?

We’ve all heard versions of the saying that moving house is more stressful than divorce, childbirth etc. So what can you do to mitigate the pain of this miserable trial by real estate?

Despite the 2007 housing crisis, and current record house prices, particularly in London, there is a persistent mantra that your investment portfolio is complete with a house. 

"Getting on the housing ladder is not just a dream of your parent's past, but a reality for your future." Philip Hammond

Find the best deals. Be vigilant for scammers.

On the eve of the retail phenomenon that is Black Friday, I’m taking a look at how our changing shopping habits are reflected in the stock market…

The psychology of shopping is fascinating, given how counter-intuitive a lot of our buying habits are.

Make the most of those long nights...

How do they work? What are the tax advantages? 

Find out how you can measure your financial progress.

When did you last check your financial health? Most of us actually never did! Financial planners say the best indicator to look at your financial health is the net worth. But what is it exactly?

Beware, you can lose it / drink it all.

You may have read that the Bank of England raised the interest rate from 0.25% to 0.50% last week.

Bitcoin is a type of digital global currency that is completely de-centralised (no bosses, banks or clearing houses).

Money can give us as much pain as pleasure. Remember our recent article about finance and mental health?