Are you automatically enrolled into a workplace pension? From April 2019, the minimum amount you are required to pay in increased, but so did that of your employer, meaning your pension pot may have seen some changes in the past 12 months. In this guide, we take a look at the most commonly asked questions [...]
With the UK currently undergoing its transitionary departure from the European Union, it’s safe to say that many economic and political changes are soon going to be in store for the country. What’s more, is that fraudulent scammers are acting upon these changes and devising crafty ways of targeting people. From bogus Brexit investments to [...]
There are numerous fees associated with taking out a SIPP (Self Invested Personal Pension), but they often aren’t that well-known. If you’re thinking about taking out a SIPP, you absolutely need to be fully informed as to what you’re getting into. In this article we’re going to run through the common costs and charges associated [...]
Did you invest your hard-earned money in Green Oil Plantations LTD only to lose all of your investment? You’re certainly not alone. In this guide, we take a look at where exactly Green Oil Plantations Ltd went wrong and how you can claim your investment back. A Millettia tree plantation in Australia Green Oil Plantations [...]
Pension planning is always a good idea, but knowing where to start isn’t easy. This is why thousands of UK citizens have been mis-sold pension investments over recent years. Often, opportunities that seem ‘too good to pass up’ turn out to be a failed investment, with many losing out on their hard-earned money. With over [...]
Where financial products are mis-sold, there is an aspect at the heart of the mis-selling that make the products seem more attractive to the general public. Aside from ‘sky-high returns’, mis-selling schemes often use the environment as a way to attract people who want to invest in the environment. Often, the advisers will say that [...]
If finding new ways to invest your money is on your list for 2020, you’ll want to take a look at what our experts recommend. Ways to invest your money short-term If you’re looking to spend your investment within the next five years, we recommend a short-term investment. Whether you’re saving for a house deposit [...]
If it’s too late for you and you’ve already transferred a sum of money into a financial scam (whether that’s a mis-sold pension or a full-blown case of fraud), there are a few things you can do to ensure that your finances aren’t hurt any more. Because, at this point, it’s all about damage limitation. [...]
Financial mis-selling involves the selling of financial products that are not suitable for an individual or their needs. To put it simply - yes, financial mis-selling is illegal. Luckily, however, it’s quite easy to spot if you have been a victim of financial mis-selling and to claim compensation. Read on! The common tactics of financial [...]
SIPPs (self-invested personal pensions) can seem like a complex topic at first - but don’t worry, you’ll find all of the answers to your SIPP-related questions in our FAQs guide. Take a look. What is a SIPP? Put simply, a Self Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) is a type of personal pension that has great investment [...]
