Month: March 2020

In recent weeks, the coronavirus has never been far from the headlines. At the start of March, there were more than 87,000 confirmed cases of Covid-19 with almost 3,000 deaths. While the vast majority of the cases and fatalities have been in mainland China, the virus has now spread to more than 60 countries. One

Throughout February there was one key global headline that had an impact on stocks, the coronavirus. What began in China a couple of months ago has spread across the world, including Europe, by the end of February. The International Air Transport Association has already warned that the virus could cost the industry nearly $30 trillion.

In the everyday fight to juggle work and home life, it’s easy to neglect your mental and physical wellbeing. Mindfulness covers a variety of ways we can learn to look after ourselves better, and whether you’re a mindfulness novice or a meditation expert, there are countless apps out there to help. Here’s your guide to

Being in a position to purchase a property as a cash buyer can have multiple advantages. Sellers like the comfort that there’s no chain and no likelihood of mortgage issues. You can often complete the transaction more quickly. And now, new research has found that cash buyers also pay, on average, 9% less for a

If you find yourself with a lump sum – perhaps through an inheritance, a bonus or because an investment has matured – you may be wondering what you should do with it. One of the common questions that we’re asked is ‘should I pay off my mortgage with a lump sum, or should I invest