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More than 24.5 million people are financially disengaged Do you often review your finances? Or are you one of those people who just hope for the best? Although managing finances may not be the most exciting activity, keeping track of your financial wellbeing can make a significant difference to your life, both in the present

Protecting against problems in a cashless society. The UK’s shift towards becoming a cashless society is well and truly under way, according to UK Finance, which said the number of payments made using notes and coins fell by 35% in 2020. Changes in spending habits were dramatically accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, with 13.7 million

Low interest rates fuel spike in demand. After more than a year of COVID-19 restrictions, many people have more disposable income than they’re used to. But with the Bank of England’s base rate of interest at a record low of 0.1% offering paltry incentives for saving in cash, increasing numbers of savers are turning towards

Earn returns while making an impact. Most people invest because they want their money to grow – to prepare for the future, to save up for a major purchase, or to provide a comfortable lifestyle for their family. That might seem at odds with the idea of putting your money towards a good cause, and