“What are the benefits of working with an adviser? What should I prepare before seeing an adviser for the first time?”

Let’s recap on pension funds: a pension fund is a pool of money accumulated from contributions from employers, employees, or both; it is invested in a range of assets - cash, shares or bonds - and is a tax-efficient form of saving.

If you’re anything like us (as in, a little bit nosy) - you’ve probably wondered how like-minded women earning different incomes are spending and saving their money.

Learn about the main benefits of working with an adviser. An initial meeting with a financial adviser might be a little intimidating, so Rachel has prepared a checklist of what should we have ready before seeing an adviser for the 1st time?

We have created this mini pension jargon buster in plain English to help you navigate the world of pensions.

Are you part of the 38,000 mothers in the U.K. missing out on Child Benefit? Most of us would not know but missing out on Child Benefit means missing out on state pension rights... So, why is it important and how does this work?

Today, borrowers see Peer to Peer (P2P) as a vital supply of capital in a climate of reduced bank lending, while investors see P2P as a way to potentially earn an inflation-beating investment return when savings interest rates are at an all-time low. 

You’ve worked hard to save enough beyond cash savings and want to do something meaningful with your money. Learn how to invest your first £1,000!

The major purpose and reason for financial planning is to line up our financial and lifestyle ducks. But is financial planning really personal?

Turns out, money can buy happiness. And no, it doesn’t come in the shape of holidays on private islands or a pastel-blue Tiffany’s box, although we certainly wouldn’t mind having both. 

The Lifetime ISA has been launched to push savers beef up their savings towards a deposit for a first home or for retirement. The Government will basically pay you a 25% bonus (up to £1,000) for £4,000 saved a year and this over 32 years potentially.

We can all think of a million things to spend money on. And, as much as we’d love to consider a pair of Gucci loafers to be a wise purchasing decision, it’s important to keep our spending in perspective, which is where the 50/20/30 budgeting guideline comes in handy.

We know at Vestpod that is is hard work to put a plan together and start saving money, but look at these 4 easy things you can easily save money on!

It may seem counterintuitive, but if you are in the privileged position to be able to consider childcare, you should view it as an investment, not an expense...

We wanted to share some very exciting news – Vestpod founder Emilie Bellet has been featured in “Women in FinTech PowerList 2016”, which is put together by Innovate Finance.