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Make the most of your money with the latest tips and insights from our personal finance experts.

Important information: The value of investments can go down as well as up so you may get back less than you invest. Investors should note that the views expressed may no longer be current and may have already been acted upon. This information is not a personal recommendation for any particular investment. If you are unsure about the suitability of an investment you should speak to one of Fidelity’s advisers or an authorised financial adviser of your choice.

Personal finance

Emma Simon
Emma Simon

Emma Simon Investment writer - 20 Nov 2024

Ed Monk

Is it still worth putting money in Premium Bonds?

The prizes offered by Premium Bonds have been cut again

Ed Monk

Ed Monk Fidelity International - 18 Nov 2024

Ed Monk

Q&A: the new ‘double tax’ on inherited pensions

Tax changes due in 2027 could upend retirement plans

Ed Monk

Ed Monk Fidelity International - 15 Nov 2024

Richard Evans

Generate your retirement income the Warren Buffett way

What does the world’s most famous investor say?

Richard Evans

Richard Evans Fidelity International - 14 Nov 2024

Emma Simon
Emma Simon

Emma Simon Investment writer - 05 Nov 2024

Katie Beecroft

Financial scams are on the rise. Don’t be a victim

Know how to spot an impersonation scam and what to do

Katie Beecroft

Katie Beecroft Risk and Security, Fidelity International - 05 Nov 2024

Ed Monk

How to trace old pensions

Is there a forgotten pot out there with your name on it?

Ed Monk

Ed Monk Fidelity International - 01 Nov 2024

Richard Evans

Autumn Budget: the winners and losers

What the Budget could mean for you

Richard Evans

Richard Evans Fidelity International - 30 Oct 2024

Tom Stevenson

Autumn Budget 2024 - what it means for you and your money

No surprises from Rachel Reeves’s tax-spend-and-borrow Budget

Tom Stevenson

Tom Stevenson Fidelity International - 30 Oct 2024

Emma Simon

Autumn Budget: how Labour might change employers’ NI contributions

What this could mean for your pay and your pension

Emma Simon

Emma Simon Investment writer - 24 Oct 2024

Emma Simon

10 things to look out for in the Autumn Budget

What the Budget could mean for you and your money

Emma Simon

Emma Simon Investment writer - 24 Oct 2024

Richard Evans

Autumn Budget: how Labour might change ISAs and the dividend tax

No commitment in manifesto to leave tax breaks untouched

Richard Evans

Richard Evans Fidelity International - 23 Oct 2024

Ed Monk

540 pay cheques: my number one money lesson

Get richer every time you get paid

Ed Monk

Ed Monk Fidelity International - 23 Oct 2024

Ed Monk

Autumn Budget: how Labour might change pensions

The most talked about reforms - will any of them happen?

Ed Monk

Ed Monk Fidelity International - 23 Oct 2024

Emma Simon

Autumn Budget: how Labour might change IHT

A look at the potential changes and how to protect yourself

Emma Simon

Emma Simon Investment writer - 23 Oct 2024

Emma Simon

Autumn Budget: how Labour might change CGT

All you need to know about Capital Gains Tax

Emma Simon

Emma Simon Investment writer - 23 Oct 2024

Richard Evans

Autumn Budget: how Labour could end the 60% tax band and its cliff edges

One simple change that could make the tax system rational again

Richard Evans

Richard Evans Fidelity International - 22 Oct 2024

Emma Simon

5 money mistakes people make in their 40s

Growing families and bigger mortgages will stretch most people’s budgets

Emma Simon

Emma Simon Investment writer - 17 Oct 2024

Ed Monk

What does it take to build a £1 million pension?

Becoming a pension ‘millionaire’ is a target for many

Ed Monk

Ed Monk Fidelity International - 16 Oct 2024

Andrew Oxlade

How the Autumn Budget may change the appeal of annuities

Create your own ‘final salary lite’ pension

Andrew Oxlade

Andrew Oxlade Fidelity International - 16 Oct 2024

Becks Nunn

Menopause: the ‘hidden tax’ on your pension

How the menopause can affect your earnings and your pension

Becks Nunn

Becks Nunn Fidelity International - 15 Oct 2024

Ed Monk

Can you get 5% interest on cash savings - and for how long?

What markets are telling us about the path for cash savings rates

Ed Monk

Ed Monk Fidelity International - 10 Oct 2024

Eleanor de Bruin
Eleanor de Bruin

Eleanor de Bruin Fidelity International - 09 Oct 2024

Richard Evans

3 options for taking pension tax-free cash

Savers may not appreciate how much flexibility they have with pension lump sums

Richard Evans

Richard Evans Fidelity International - 08 Oct 2024

Richard Evans

Autumn Budget: will AIM shares lose their inheritance tax break?

What the Autumn Budget could mean for investors in AIM stocks

Richard Evans

Richard Evans Fidelity International - 08 Oct 2024

Vicky Reynal
Vicky Reynal

Vicky Reynal Financial Psychotherapist - 03 Oct 2024

Nakhalar Sterling

My Caribbean roots, money and me

Investing doesn’t discriminate - harness its power

Nakhalar Sterling

Nakhalar Sterling Fidelity International - 01 Oct 2024

Ed Monk

I changed my plans after trying this pension calculator

Revisiting my long-term saving targets was a shock

Ed Monk

Ed Monk Fidelity International - 26 Sep 2024

Emma Simon
Emma Simon

Emma Simon Investment writer - 20 Sep 2024

Ed Monk

5 pension myths you need to avoid

How to plan for a better financial future

Ed Monk

Ed Monk Fidelity International - 09 Sep 2024

Ed Monk

What the end of NS&I 6.2% bond tells us about cash savings

Thousands of savers will be looking for a new home for their money

Ed Monk

Ed Monk Fidelity International - 06 Sep 2024

Tom Stevenson

The unintended consequences of fiddling around with taxes

Chancellor has painted herself into a corner ahead of the Budget

Tom Stevenson

Tom Stevenson Fidelity International - 05 Sep 2024

Erica Prendeville
Erica Prendeville

Erica Prendeville Fidelity International - 04 Sep 2024

Richard Evans

The hidden 60% tax rate – and how to avoid it

The magic of pension contributions...

Richard Evans

Richard Evans Fidelity International - 22 Aug 2024

Andrew Oxlade

Will Labour change the State Pension age?

Why official pension ages may change again

Andrew Oxlade

Andrew Oxlade Fidelity International - 21 Aug 2024

Erica Prendeville

Are women gaining more financial independence?

5 practical steps to greater money confidence

Erica Prendeville

Erica Prendeville Fidelity International - 19 Aug 2024

Emma Simon
Emma Simon

Emma Simon Investment writer - 16 Aug 2024

Becks Nunn

The menopause, your pension and you

How the menopause is short-changing women’s pensions

Becks Nunn

Becks Nunn Fidelity International - 16 Aug 2024

Ed Monk

Saving for university: building a fund for your child

How best to help with university costs?

Ed Monk

Ed Monk Fidelity International - 14 Aug 2024

Ed Monk

Eight questions before you take tax-free cash from your pension

Be sure not to make a lasting mistake with your retirement cash

Ed Monk

Ed Monk Fidelity International - 31 Jul 2024

Ed Monk

Is it harder to fund retirement than it used to be?

Today’s pensions regime compared to those of the past

Ed Monk

Ed Monk Fidelity International - 26 Jul 2024

Andrew Oxlade

Could this ‘CHILL’ hack slice £80k from your pension target?

The simple way to improve your retirement savings scenarios

Andrew Oxlade

Andrew Oxlade Fidelity International - 19 Jul 2024

Ed Monk

Labour's possible pension changes - what chance they happen?

The coming months could tell us much about the government’s plans

Ed Monk

Ed Monk Fidelity International - 11 Jul 2024

Ed Monk

Why a SIPP can make sense at older ages

A pension can give you extra flexibility even in retirement

Ed Monk

Ed Monk Fidelity International - 10 Jul 2024

Tom Stevenson
Tom Stevenson

Tom Stevenson Fidelity International - 05 Jul 2024

Ed Monk

What income might I get from a £250,000 pension?

And how can I plan now to get there?

Ed Monk

Ed Monk Fidelity International - 27 Jun 2024

Ed Monk

IHT election stalemate: 8 exemptions to cut an inheritance tax bill

Which gifts to family will avoid the IHT trap?

Ed Monk

Ed Monk Fidelity International - 21 Jun 2024

Richard Evans

General Election: party manifesto tax plans compared

What the tax proposals could mean for you

Richard Evans

Richard Evans Fidelity International - 20 Jun 2024

Tom Stevenson

Election manifestos compared: your at-a-glance guide

Tom Stevenson compares the politicians’ pitches

Tom Stevenson

Tom Stevenson Fidelity International - 14 Jun 2024

Ed Monk

45 and no pension? My plan to build a £100k-plus retirement fund

Zero to £100k - and it may be easier than you think

Ed Monk

Ed Monk Fidelity International - 07 Jun 2024

Ed Monk

The ‘£287,560’ cost of matching the State Pension

We explain Triple Lock Plus - and the real value of your pension

Ed Monk

Ed Monk Fidelity International - 31 May 2024

Emma-Lou Montgomery

5 money mistakes people make in their 70s

Embracing new financial strategies as we get older

Emma-Lou Montgomery

Emma-Lou Montgomery Fidelity International - 29 May 2024

Andrew Oxlade
Andrew Oxlade

Andrew Oxlade Fidelity International - 24 May 2024

Becks Nunn

What does a £1m pension pot buy?

How to make your pension savings last

Becks Nunn

Becks Nunn Fidelity International - 23 May 2024

Emma-Lou Montgomery

5 popular investment rules put to the test

Do these common rules really work?

Emma-Lou Montgomery

Emma-Lou Montgomery Fidelity International - 23 May 2024

Andrew Oxlade

Inflation drop: what it means for rates, ISA funds and savings

Hopes for a rate cut in June are in the balance

Andrew Oxlade

Andrew Oxlade Fidelity International - 22 May 2024

Andrew Oxlade

Retire early? Forget ‘FIRE’ and follow ‘CHILL’

Financial independence at all costs may not be worth it

Andrew Oxlade

Andrew Oxlade Fidelity International - 16 May 2024

Becks Nunn

Let’s talk about money and mental health

Throwing a light on mental health and our finances

Becks Nunn

Becks Nunn Fidelity International - 14 May 2024

Becks Nunn

Should I pay off my mortgage when interest rates are high?

The pros and cons to being mortgage-free

Becks Nunn

Becks Nunn Fidelity International - 13 May 2024

Richard Evans
Richard Evans

Richard Evans Fidelity International - 10 May 2024

Nafeesa Zaman

I’m 25 with a 13.2% chance of living to 100: what do I do?

Why I’m preparing for the ‘phased retirement’ revolution

Nafeesa Zaman

Nafeesa Zaman Fidelity International - 09 May 2024

Emma-Lou Montgomery

The 3 new “lump sum” pension allowances you need to know about

What the scrapping of the old lifetime allowance means for you

Emma-Lou Montgomery

Emma-Lou Montgomery Fidelity International - 26 Apr 2024

Gemma Evangelou

7 steps to ‘permanently’ fix your finances

A framework for financial success

Gemma Evangelou

Gemma Evangelou Wealth Adviser, Fidelity International - 24 Apr 2024

Ed Monk

I ‘X-Rayed’ my portfolio - this is what I’m changing

Cutting cost and shifting my asset mix is the aim

Ed Monk

Ed Monk Fidelity International - 19 Apr 2024

Emma-Lou Montgomery

Why there’s a 3 in 4 chance you’ll need later life care

Being armed with the statistics will leave you better prepared for the costs

Emma-Lou Montgomery

Emma-Lou Montgomery Fidelity International - 11 Apr 2024

Ed Monk

How tax on savings and gains changes this month

A family of four could shelter up to £185,200 from tax

Ed Monk

Ed Monk Fidelity International - 10 Apr 2024

Nafeesa Zaman

New tax year, new you: 7 resolutions from our experts

Become a smarter investor with our experts’ pearls of wisdom

Nafeesa Zaman

Nafeesa Zaman Fidelity International - 04 Apr 2024

Andrew Oxlade

25 years of ISAs: some of my worst mistakes

Lessons learned from 25 years of ISA investing

Andrew Oxlade

Andrew Oxlade Fidelity International - 03 Apr 2024

Becks Nunn

Where next for cash?

How interest rates affect savers and cash options

Becks Nunn

Becks Nunn Fidelity International - 03 Apr 2024

Tom Stevenson

25 years of ISAs: what we have learned

How investors have fared since 1999

Tom Stevenson

Tom Stevenson Fidelity International - 28 Mar 2024

Ed Monk

ISA or SIPP: the numbers you need to know

Knowing where to save tax-efficiently isn’t always obvious

Ed Monk

Ed Monk Fidelity International - 22 Mar 2024

Becks Nunn
Becks Nunn

Becks Nunn Fidelity International - 22 Mar 2024

Emma-Lou Montgomery

What happens to my money when I die?

Be in the know to ensure your pensions and investments go to who you want them to

Emma-Lou Montgomery

Emma-Lou Montgomery Fidelity International - 20 Mar 2024

Emma-Lou Montgomery

Want to cut your tax bill?

Being married or in a civil partnership can be highly tax-efficient

Emma-Lou Montgomery

Emma-Lou Montgomery Fidelity International - 13 Mar 2024

Ed Monk

7 things investors want to know about the ‘UK ISA’

A dedicated ISA for British assets is on the way

Ed Monk

Ed Monk Fidelity International - 07 Mar 2024

Tom Stevenson

Spring Budget 2024 - what it means for you and your money

British ISA, NI cuts and changes to child benefit

Tom Stevenson

Tom Stevenson Fidelity International - 06 Mar 2024

Ed Monk

The 30-year slow-motion tax grab

The impact of fiscal drag is revealed in official data

Ed Monk

Ed Monk Fidelity International - 04 Mar 2024

Ed Monk

Spring Budget: what’s coming on ISAs, pensions and tax?

The changes to your finances to watch out for

Ed Monk

Ed Monk Fidelity International - 01 Mar 2024

Emma-Lou Montgomery

5 myths about investing for children

All the facts you need to invest for a child

Emma-Lou Montgomery

Emma-Lou Montgomery Fidelity International - 01 Mar 2024

Andrew Oxlade

The ‘100-year life’: My plan for a ‘37-year’ retirement

I’m 50 with a one in ten chance of reaching 97

Andrew Oxlade

Andrew Oxlade Fidelity International - 23 Feb 2024

Emma-Lou Montgomery

How to target £18k for your child’s 18th birthday

Set your child on the path to financial independence

Emma-Lou Montgomery

Emma-Lou Montgomery Fidelity International - 23 Feb 2024

Emma-Lou Montgomery

Love is….5 golden rules for financial harmony

Remember not to let your heart rule your finances

Emma-Lou Montgomery

Emma-Lou Montgomery Fidelity International - 14 Feb 2024

Nafeesa Zaman

Why ‘loud budgeting’ is good for you

Being financially savvy doesn’t mean you need to ride solo

Nafeesa Zaman

Nafeesa Zaman Fidelity International - 07 Feb 2024

Becks Nunn

How the cost-of-living crisis affects higher earners

Practical tips to navigate higher-for-longer interest rates

Becks Nunn

Becks Nunn Fidelity International - 01 Feb 2024

Becks Nunn

Don’t miss these critical 2024 financial deadlines

Make sure you don’t pay more tax than you need

Becks Nunn

Becks Nunn Fidelity International - 31 Jan 2024

Ed Monk

Even small amounts can make a big difference to your retirement

Getting your pensions under control can help

Ed Monk

Ed Monk Fidelity International - 30 Jan 2024

Nafeesa Zaman

5 lessons from an FT money expert

Claer Barrett shares her pearls of wisdom

Nafeesa Zaman

Nafeesa Zaman Fidelity International - 26 Jan 2024

Emma-Lou Montgomery

Five ISA myths - busted

Use this year’s ISA allowance to grow your money tax-free

Emma-Lou Montgomery

Emma-Lou Montgomery Fidelity International - 22 Jan 2024

Ed Monk

Harness this tax cut to add thousands in retirement

A change in NI rates is giving pay packets a boost

Ed Monk

Ed Monk Fidelity International - 18 Jan 2024

Emma-Lou Montgomery

3 smart money moves to beat the new year gloom

New Year’s resolutions floundering? Here are 3 you can pull off

Emma-Lou Montgomery

Emma-Lou Montgomery Fidelity International - 17 Jan 2024

Emma-Lou Montgomery

6 old-fashioned ‘money truths’ that are still true today

Six good old-fashioned lessons about money that are just as apt today

Emma-Lou Montgomery

Emma-Lou Montgomery Fidelity International - 12 Jan 2024

Emma-Lou Montgomery

How to stop your death being a big earner for HMRC

Inheritance tax rules are complicated but worth getting to grips with

Emma-Lou Montgomery

Emma-Lou Montgomery Fidelity International - 08 Jan 2024

Emma-Lou Montgomery

Exactly what happens if you don’t write a will

Don’t risk leaving loved ones in financial limbo when you die

Emma-Lou Montgomery

Emma-Lou Montgomery Fidelity International - 04 Jan 2024

Becks Nunn

5 expert portfolio tips for 2024

A portfolio checklist from a wealth relationship manager

Becks Nunn

Becks Nunn Fidelity International - 29 Dec 2023

Nafeesa Zaman

3 personal finance books of the year

Get financially savvy for the new year

Nafeesa Zaman

Nafeesa Zaman Fidelity International - 27 Dec 2023

Ed Monk

Is 2024 a good year to retire?

The obstacles - and opportunities - facing retirees

Ed Monk

Ed Monk Fidelity International - 05 Dec 2023

Nafeesa Zaman

Self employed without a pension? Here’s what you need to know

Paying into a pension should be one of your top priorities

Nafeesa Zaman

Nafeesa Zaman Fidelity International - 28 Nov 2023

Tom Stevenson

Autumn Statement 2023 - what it means for your money

Chancellor focuses on workers and small businesses

Tom Stevenson

Tom Stevenson Fidelity International - 22 Nov 2023

Emma-Lou Montgomery

The power of 1% - how to boost your pension by £37,000

Why all women should factor in a career break, or two

Emma-Lou Montgomery

Emma-Lou Montgomery Fidelity International - 21 Nov 2023

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