Avocadoes aside, how does one go about saving for a deposit in such a tumultuous time?

Traditionally, securing a mortgage as a freelancer was a headache and a half. However, the market is (thankfully) responding to the shift in work patterns and freelancers today have more options than ever before.

If you’re serious about making it work with your significant other, I’m afraid that ‘the talk’ is pretty much inevitable.

What exactly should you be addressing? Here’s our low-down.

The double-edged-sword that is being financially dependent on your spouse. Whatever your reasons - it’s important to know how to protect yourself in case things aren’t as smooth-sailing as you’d hope.

Donating to charitable causes has never been easier. And the best bit? You can get tax relief when making donations. Learn all about Gift-Aid.

We’re often taught that ruthlessness and a self-centred approach are needed to get ahead in life, but try to think back to the last time you gave something away - perhaps a donation, or a gift to someone in need.

We’re living in an age of technology, so why not use your iPhone as a personal piggy bank come financial advisor and planner? 

People aren’t all made the same. We have different motivations, careers and lifestyles, and all this should be reflected in our savings strategies. 

Did you know that life expectancy increased at the rate of 2 to 3 years every decade? There’s all kinds of implications of living a longer life: we get to spend more time with our families and explore unforeseen hobbies in retirement

Here’s a shocker: if you’re under 40, you probably won’t receive your state pension until you’re at least 70 years old (if not later).

We chatted to the lovely Jade Atwood from Le Salon about why we launched Vestpod, how we celebrate small achievements and… our favourite nail polish. Check out the Ladies Who Launch series for the full interview. 💅💅

Inflation hasn’t been in the news for a long time and we’ve been in the situation where we’ve seen inflation-lowering over the last 30/35 years.

The fact that women make better leaders is consistently backed by research - both in academic and auditing circles. 

How many times have you consciously avoided conflict/ a super awkward conversation with your partner? Unsurprisingly, talking about money with a significant other often feels like one of those topics that’s worth avoiding for ‘the greater good of the relationship’. 

Most of you (hopefully) accept the annual dental check as a mildly unpleasant but necessary part of life. Are you as diligent when it comes your money? Here’s a check-up checklist we’ve put together for you.

Biting inflation + a low interest rate environment = not great news for your monies. Don’t panic, though - there’s one way to make the most of your savings: you could invest in a stocks and shares ISA.

My aim is to make the complex world of financial services clear, simple and perfectly tailored to the client. I use a four-step process to develop financial plans, which can be adapted to suit personal needs.

Making contributions to an ISA has never been that simple and… smart. Following an overhaul of ISAs in 2014 the annual ISA allowance became more generous, allowing you to take advantage of great tax savings.

The predominant investment strategies today are active and passive management, and there’s plenty of arguments for both. Let’s take a closer look at the definitions and what they entail.