On 13th January, the open banking era completed its first year in existence, so it represents a natural juncture to reflect upon the past 12 months
As 2019 moves into full swing, a big priority for every household should be to get their finances into the best possible shape.
Clearly there is one story which is dominating the headlines at the moment: Brexit.
After nearly a decade without a rise in Bank of England rates, savers have finally had some relief in the form of two increases over the past year.
Debates over the inter-generational divide in the UK are ceaseless, and are particularly prevalent when it comes to property.
Away from the noise of Brexit drama and market turmoil, a fascinating study on attitudes to retirement in the UK was carried out this week by Rathbones Investment Management.
Budget 2018 racked up a couple of interesting statistics. With a duration of 72 minutes, it was the longest in 20 years.
Budgets never take place within a political vacuum, but it is difficult to recall a Chancellor taking to the despatch box in an atmosphere as febrile as the one Philip Hammond will on Monday.
A hot topic among homeowners and prospective buyers is that of stamp duty. Very few taxes are popular with the general public, but this one in particular has proved to be a source of controversy.
"Incomprehensible! Baffling! Convoluted!"
These are just a few of the adjectives bandied about when the subject of Britain's pension system is brought up.
Last week's crippling disruption of Visa, and the widespread failure of card payments across Europe, caused quite a stir.
