1 April 2026
Does it matter if you're married when it comes to pensions?At first glance, pensions are a totally individual affair. Most people have their own pension...
Money Matters
9 March 2026
How to start your ISA journeyInvesting can feel intimidating for all sorts of reasons. You are taking a new step with your...
4 March 2026
Helping my mum start investing (aged 70!)International Women’s Day gives us a great reason to take stock of where we are when it comes to AJ...
12 February 2026
Applying for a mortgage? What to considerBuying a home is an equally exciting and exhausting process. By the time you get to sorting out your...
21 January 2026
How to reach your money goals, wherever you’re startingInvesting can feel daunting at the outset. When I first dove in, I thought the best place to start...
6 January 2026
How investing has outperformed cash by £56,059 over the long termThink you need millions to invest? Here’s why investing is for everyone
When ISAs first launched...
29 December 2025
Six steps to build an emergency potJanuary is often a month of fresh starts, financial resets and, for many of us, reviewing the cost...
5 December 2025
What are we secretly spending our money on?If you’ve ever bought something without mentioning it to your partner, you’re not on your own. New...
4 December 2025
Friendflation is destroying my bank account – how I plan to recoverIn November, I attended seven birthdays. This could give you the impression that I have lots of...
4 December 2025
How does Christmas affect the stock market?Ever heard of the ‘Santa rally’? And no, it’s not a Father Christmas-themed motorsport… although...
27 November 2025
What to know before claiming child benefitsChild benefits can be a helpful boost to your weekly budget, removing money worries from an...
5 November 2025
Six easy ways to keep more money in your pocketAfter each payday, it can be alarming how quickly your bank account seems to turn into a sieve...
3 November 2025
Why women can’t narrow the gender investment gap aloneIt’s been four years since we first launched AJ Bell’s Money Matters campaign with the aim of...
27 October 2025
How to do investment researchSo, you’ve decided to invest, and you’re planning on doing it yourself. You’ll probably see warnings...
21 October 2025
How retirement expectations differ from Gen Z to BoomersIt’s probably no surprise that visions of retirement vary widely between generations. New research...
1 October 2025
Why women are overlooking this great alternative to cashMany of us hold cash in the bank for peace of mind. It feels safe, it’s easy to get to, and you know...
19 September 2025
The one-stop shop to getting your pension in orderPensions are commonly put off in early years of adulthood but one of the most important ways you can...
27 August 2025
What is your state pension age?The state pension can be a key part of your retirement finances, but there’s often confusion about...
22 August 2025
Why it pays to be a rational thinker with investingMoney isn’t everything, but it seems to count for a lot.
This weekend, money made me opt for sea...
29 July 2025
Breaking into a tough jobs market with Smart WorksIt’s the summer holidays. For some mums and even grandmothers the holidays herald change; maybe the...
25 July 2025
Gender pension gap reaches 48%We all dream of an idyllic retirement where we are financially comfortable, but achieving that in...
17 July 2025
What is an investment platform?You’ve decided you want to start investing? Amazing! But where do you turn to help make it happen...
24 June 2025
My view on the Employment Rights BillThe Employment Rights Bill currently going through Parliament is roundly criticised by business...
6 June 2025
Young women are taking investing by the horns - what do they need to watch out for?While the gender wage gap has been a well-documented issue for decades, the gender investment gap...
27 May 2025
I’m self-employed – what’s the best way to save for retirement?When you’re busy building a business, saving for retirement can understandably slip down your to-do...
