Investing
11 June 2026
With the start of the 2026 World Cup, fans across the globe will be excited to see their team perform but also dreading the stress of a potential penalty shootout.
3 minutesInvesting
9 June 2026
The self-employed, older borrowers, first-time buyers, and workers paid in a foreign currency are among those who could benefit from a relaxation in mortgage lending rules.
3 minutesInvesting
9 June 2026
Female wealth is growing at pace, fuelled by inheritance, more women in higher earning careers, and a rise in female entrepreneurship. Yet it is not a consistent picture across the board; research tells us that many women are facing gaps in their finances.
4 minutesInvesting, Retirement
5 June 2026
Here we explore how to approach de-risking and some of the strategies available.
4 minutesInvesting
4 June 2026
After years of underperformance, smaller companies, known as small caps, had a stellar start to the year. Yet with values still relatively low, could it be worth investors taking a closer look?
4 minutesRetirement
3 June 2026
The amount of money needed for people to achieve a good standard of living in retirement has risen significantly in the last year.
3 minutesInvesting
22 May 2026
How does an offset mortgage work and is it right for you? Our guide explains more.
4 minutesInvesting
21 May 2026
Bonds are back in the headlines, with political uncertainty driving fresh volatility in what is usually seen as a steadier part of the market. But why does this matter for investors? We answer some of the key questions.
4 minutesInvesting, Protecting
19 May 2026
This week (18 to 24 May) marks Dementia Action Week, an annual awareness campaign led by the charity Alzheimer’s Society, which aims to bring people and organisations together to act on dementia.
5 minutesInvesting
15 May 2026
Many parents worry that their children will struggle to find their financial feet in the current environment. Concerns include the flagging jobs market and inadequate retirement savings. Meanwhile, high house prices make it increasingly difficult to take the first step onto the property ladder. These are all factors driving fears that younger generations will face a tougher financial future.
4 minutesInvesting
14 May 2026
Households are feeling less resilient and finances have worsened over the past 12 months, against a backdrop of continued cost of living pressures and global turmoil. These are the findings of St. James's Place’s fifth Financial Health Report, published today, 13 May.
4 minutesInvesting
8 May 2026
The American dream is beginning to look more tarnished. The US-Iran war, combined with volatile and unpredictable behaviour by the US president and his administration, have taken the shine off. Meanwhile the divide between the ‘haves’ and the ‘have nots’ is growing ever larger. We look at what this might mean for investments in the region.
4 minutes