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Monthly Investment Update September 2018
In our latest monthly investment update for September 2018, we look at how investment markets, global economy and commodity prices […]
Julia Docker
Sep 3, 20185 min read


The Briefing on Monday 3rd September 2018
In this edition of The Briefing from Informed Choice on Monday 3rd September 2018 – Women missing from financial services, Help to Buy could end, insurance sale completes, better off investing, and playground insurance risk.
Julia Docker
Sep 3, 20185 min read


The Briefing on Friday 31st August 2018
In this edition of The Briefing from Informed Choice on Friday 31st August 2018 – Wonga has gone, Brexit deal optimism, pensions committee chair resigns whip, unmarried bereavement benefits ruling, and new car accidents.
Julia Docker
Aug 31, 20184 min read


The Briefing on Thursday 30th August 2018
In this edition of The Briefing from Informed Choice on Thursday 30th August 2018 – tightening purse strings, London house price forecast, US economic growth, hot weather impacts retail sales, car manufacturing falls, and British Gas compensation.
Julia Docker
Aug 30, 20185 min read


The Briefing on Wednesday 29th August 2018
In this edition of The Briefing from Informed Choice on Wednesday 29th August 2018 – transfer value cuts urged, rising […]
Julia Docker
Aug 29, 20183 min read
Pension Advice Costs Revealed
What does it cost to get professional financial advice in respect of your pension pot or investments? According to some […]
Julia Docker
Aug 28, 20183 min read


The Briefing on Tuesday 28th August 2018
In this edition of The Briefing from Informed Choice on Tuesday 28th August 2018 – Wonga on the brink, weather prompts price rises, priced out of London, Tesla cash concerns, and petrol prices jump.
Julia Docker
Aug 28, 20183 min read


The Briefing on Friday 24th August 2018
In this edition of The Briefing from Informed Choice on Friday 24th August 2018 – saving leads to happiness, avoiding a no-deal scenario, AE not the answer for self-employed, TSB departures, and Sainsbury’s-Asda merger probe.
Julia Docker
Aug 24, 20184 min read
This one financial trick can make you happier
Does saving money make you happy? There have been plenty of debates about the links between money and happiness. Some […]
Julia Docker
Aug 24, 20182 min read


The Briefing on Thursday 23rd August 2018
In this edition of The Briefing from Informed Choice on Thursday 23rd August 2018 – nine firms in default, longest ever rally, Superdrug hack risk, hard Brexit preparation documents, and tech firm windfall tax.
Julia Docker
Aug 23, 20183 min read


The Briefing on Wednesday 22nd August 2018
In this edition of The Briefing from Informed Choice on Wednesday 22nd August 2018 – don’t blame fraud victims, Ryanair cheques bounce, putting off potential buyers, social media car choice, and inaccurate price comparison sites.
Julia Docker
Aug 22, 20185 min read


The Briefing on Tuesday 21st August 2018
In this edition of The Briefing from Informed Choice on Tuesday 21st August 2018 – unpaid bills rising, business confidence falls, call for contactless limit rise, public finance surplus, and Bank Holiday spending.
Julia Docker
Aug 21, 20183 min read


The Briefing on Monday 20th August 2018
In this edition of The Briefing from Informed Choice on Monday 20th August 2018 – falling short of a basic lifestyle, Greece completes third bailout, collective energy switching trial, failure to plan for care costs, and AI jobs warning.
Julia Docker
Aug 20, 20184 min read
Unemployment falls to its lowest level in 43 years
The latest official figures have shown unemployment falls to its lowest level in 43 years. Estimates within the latest ONS […]
Julia Docker
Aug 14, 20183 min read
Life milestones delayed for Peter Pan generation
When we think of a typical life, several important financial milestones come to mind. Getting married, buying a home, having […]
Julia Docker
Aug 10, 20183 min read


The Briefing on Friday 10th August 2018
In this edition of The Briefing from Informed Choice on Friday 10th August 2018 – House of Fraser in trouble, 20 more years of low interest rates, Brexit contingency plans, defrauded by credit card, and falling arrears & possessions.
Julia Docker
Aug 10, 20185 min read


The Briefing on Thursday 9th August 2018
In this edition of The Briefing from Informed Choice on Thursday 9th August 2018 – pound falls on Brexit fears, rent rises forecast, public sector pay rises wiped out, and unfashionable dogs abandoned.
Julia Docker
Aug 9, 20185 min read


The Briefing on Wednesday 8th August 2018
In this edition of The Briefing from Informed Choice on Wednesday 8th August 2018 – life expectancy slowdown, Tesla privatisation plan, British Gas price hike, Fox Sky takeover bid, and crypto selloff continues.
Julia Docker
Aug 8, 20183 min read
Why the life expectancy slowdown is important for your financial planning
A life expectancy slowdown has important implications for retirement and financial planning, with the UK at the bottom of an international league table.
Julia Docker
Aug 8, 20183 min read


The Briefing on Tuesday 7th August 2018
In this edition of The Briefing from Informed Choice on Tuesday 7th August 2018 – World Cup spending boost, safeguard energy tariff rise, euro parity warning, Facebook seeks bank data, and UK car sales rise in July.
Julia Docker
Aug 7, 20183 min read
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