Laura Howard
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Mortgage Rates 8 June 2024
The Bank of England held its Bank Rate at 5.25% in May, as was widely expected. It’s the sixth time in a row the Rate has been frozen since it rose to its current level in August last year. The... -
10 Management Styles Of Effective Leaders
Effective management of a team requires a specific set of skills that extend well beyond those you might have developed as an individual contributor to an organisation. More than carrying out reviews and meeting deadlines, your job as a manager... -
How To Start A Dropshipping Business In 6 Simple Steps
With its low startup costs, zero overheads and simple business model, it’s little wonder dropshipping is such a popular business model. It’s possible to start a dropshipping company for as little as £80, making it both a feasible and attractive... -
What Is APP (Authorised Push Payment) Fraud?
Authorised Push Payment (APP) fraud is the most common type of financial scam in the UK, costing the economy roughly £459.7 million in 2023 alone. It works simply by tricking individuals and businesses into sending money under false pretences. Here’s... -
American Express Business Platinum Review 2024
Holders of the Business Platinum card from Amex, and employees with cards on the account, can earn one Membership Rewards® point for almost every £1 spent on purchases with the card. They will earn two points for almost every pound... -
American Express Business Gold Review 2024
Holders of the Business Gold card from Amex, and employees with cards on the account, can earn one Membership Rewards® point for almost every £1 spent on the card and an extra 10,000 points when they spend £20,000 per quarter,... -
British Airways American Express® Credit Card Review 2024
While there is no annual fee to pay for the American Express British Airways card, there is no promotional period on purchases – and balance transfers are not permitted. New purchases made on this card will attract a representative annual... -
American Express Platinum Card Review 2024
While this card comes with undeniably generous benefits, including airport lounge access and travel perks, it also charges a steep annual fee of £650. The card’s purchase rate is 31% (variable) which makes the representative APR (which takes into account... -
UK Remote And Hybrid Working Statistics (2024)
UK remote and hybrid work overview Worldwide, 61% of workers have a “very positive” view of remote working (Buffer) Fully remote vs office vs hybrid working in the UK Employee and employer attitudes towards working from home (ONS) In May... -
How To Buy Bitcoin (BTC)
Forbes Advisor has provided this content for educational reasons only and not to help you decide whether or not to invest in cryptocurrency. Should you decide to invest in cryptocurrency or in any other investment, you should always obtain appropriate... -
Critical Illness Cover: All You Need To Know
Being diagnosed with a serious illness or disability can come as a huge shock. It can also have a significant impact on your finances if you’re forced to give up work as a result. Having critical illness cover in place... -
Our Pick Of The Best Stocks And Shares Junior ISAs
A stocks and shares Junior ISA (JISA) is a tax-efficient investment account for children under the age of 18. They were introduced, along with their counterparts, Junior Cash ISAs, back in 2011 as a replacement to Child Trust Funds (CTFs).... -
Our Pick Of The Best Junior Cash ISAs
Every parent expects to make mistakes, but opening a Junior ISA (JISA) for your child is very unlikely to be among them. You can pay up to £9,000 a year into one of these tax-free savings accounts, with your offspring... -
Our Pick Of The Best Cash ISAs For Over 60s
For savers of all ages, including those over 60, now could be a good time to review what their cash is earning. Interest rates have risen considerably over the last couple of years as the Bank of England has battled... -
Our Pick Of The Best Regular Saver Accounts June 2024
Regular saver accounts offer some of the best returns on the market. But, on the flipside, they come with stringent restrictions. Most of the top deals, for example, are only available to current account customers of the bank. The amount... -
Our Pick Of The Best Fixed Rate Bonds
Fixed rate bonds offer some of the highest returns on savings — provided you are willing and able to lock away a lump sum of cash for a fixed period of time. And, in general, the longer the fixed term,... -
Our Pick Of The Best Travel Insurance For Couples
On countdown to a holiday with your other half? As well as researching the best places to eat and stocking up on sun-cream, make sure that you’ve sorted out your travel insurance. A comprehensive travel insurance policy will give you... -
Best Online Bank Accounts: Our Pick
If you tend to carry out all your life admin — including managing money — from your phone, you may benefit from an online-only or ‘digital’ current account. These are offered by banks that operate without any branch network. Digital... -
Best Business Bank Accounts: Our Picks
If you run your own business – however small – there are many reasons why it makes sense to keep its finances separate from your personal account. For example, claiming expenses, paying your tax return, and presenting yourself as a... -
Best Reward And Cashback Current Accounts – Our Pick
Reward and cashback current accounts offer perks in return for spending. Some allow you to earn back a portion of what you spend through cashback schemes, while others come with lifestyle benefits and discounts at selected retailers. Cashback and reward... -
Our Pick Of The Best Current Accounts
When it comes to current accounts, many of us remain firmly attached to the one we signed up to years ago. But, these days, there’s a much wider range of accounts to suit various purposes. From time to time, some... -
Our Pick Of The Best Basic Bank Accounts
Basic bank accounts provide a ‘no-frills’ banking service. Free to open and maintain, this type of current account takes care of basic day-to-day money management such as making and receiving payments, setting up direct debits and standing orders, and making... -
Our Pick Of The Best Money Saving Apps
A money saving app could help with managing your finances and achieving your financial goals. These apps offer a range of features to make putting money aside a little bit easier. We’ve compared the top money saving apps to help... -
Our Pick Of The Best Puppy Insurance
There’s no telling when an adventurous new puppy could get injured or fall ill, so taking out insurance while they’re still young can be vital. Pet insurance can cover hefty vet bills, and ensure your puppy gets timely treatment to... -
Our Pick Of The Best Lifetime Pet Insurance
More than half (53%) of all UK adults owned a pet in 2023, according to pet charity PDSA. That's a 2% increase just from February 2020. But with pets come reponsibility and, if they become sick or injured, this can... -
Our Pick Of The Best Joint Bank Accounts
Having a joint bank account can make life easier if you live with your partner or share household bills with other people. The good news is, all standard current accounts can usually be opened jointly – so you may as... -
How To Buy GameStop (GME) Stocks & Shares
GameStop (GME) stock experienced a surprising resurgence in value in 2021 as the result of a stock market ‘short squeeze’ – and recent days have seen further volatility on the back of social media influencer activity. So what’s going on?...