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Today is International Women’s Day, a day where the achievements of women around the world are celebrated. It is also an occasion to look into why women don’t invest as much as men. Almost a third more men hold investment-based Isas than women, while women in their 60s have pension pots that are on average … Read more
Orphan investments worth millions could be handed to good causes under plan to expand ‘dormant assets’ scheme Some £600m in inactive bank accounts has gone to charity since 2008 Investment funds, shares and insurance products might be covered in future Pensions are excluded due to huge upheaval and rule changes in recent years Plan for … Read more
Down suburban streets, you can almost hear a sigh of relief. House prices are rising again, which is good news for the bricks and mortar-obsessed British – at least those who are already on the housing ladder. But, not far away in the high streets and shopping centres, the news for another type of property … Read more
Some Chilango burrito bond holders cash out their holdings as they opt for a 90% write-off on nearly £48,000 of investments Nearly 800 people collectively invested £3.7m in Chilango’s mini-bonds The firm was in financial trouble and proposed a restructuring The measure offered investors the choice of cashing out 10p in the £1 14 bondholders … Read more
This is the time when we are all out shopping for the perfect present for our friends, families or even ourselves. But the gift that keeps on giving is to turn yourself into a more successful investor in 2020. Here are five ways to add shine to your savings: New year resolutions: While it’s important … Read more
Savers often lose track of old accounts, pensions and investments over the course of a lifetime, and unfortunately a lot of this money is never claimed. Although it’s hardly the ideal scenario, this ‘dormant’ cash can at least be put to good use if its real owner doesn’t come forward. That’s the thinking behind the … Read more