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Charles Dickens’ classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge being visited by three ghosts in A Christmas Carol has been retold countless times. And there are some lessons about building an effective financial plan you could learn from the pages. Scrooge might not seem like a character you want to emulate, especially at the start of the

Following the stocks and shares that have experienced impressive returns can seem like fun and a way to make the most out of your investments. Yet, a study indicates that following the crowd and investing in companies that are being hyped in the press or among investors could mean you miss out on growth opportunities

On 5 November 2024, US citizens voted for their next president, and the election had a knock-on effect on investment markets and business prospects around the world. Republican Party nominee Donald Trump will serve a second term as president of the US. Trump has previously spoken about imposing harsh import tariffs, including a tariff of

Almost four months after Labour won the general election, chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered her 2024 Autumn Budget, outlining the government’s plans for this tax year and beyond. Arguing that the July general election had given Labour a “mandate to restore stability and start a decade of renewal”, Reeves described it as “a Budget to