Hannah Williford

China got some good news last week, and they needed it. Once a favourite market for investors' portfolios, the Hang Seng Index is down nearly 5% this year, and 8% over the last five years. But in the past month, investors seem to be singing a different tune.

When you reach the point you begin to think about dipping into your pension pot, it can often feel like an endless string of financial decisions that you must ‘get right'.

One of the most important things you can do for your pension is set yourself up for success early on. Pensions aren't going to garner all of your attention in your 20s and 30s, and they don't have to, but devoting just a bit of time to it is certainly worth it. Ticking off these three items can make the difference of hundreds of thousands of pounds in your pension pot.

There are a few different methods that can be used to judge the popularity of an investment, but two of the most common are how many people are buying it and how much money is being invested in it.

Getting to your first £100,000 is no measly investment goal, but it's absolutely achievable. Here, we'll look at the steps you need to take and the traps to watch out for when building up your £100,000, and how long it might take.

Last week, I went on holiday to Copenhagen and seemingly forgot the budgeting part of my brain on my bedside table (along with my phone charger).

Investing is a smart way to build your wealth, and having an emergency fund is essential to not lose what you already have. Before you start your investment journey, it's smart to build up an emergency fund that you can use when life comes at you with an unexpected twist.

In the lead up to recent Budgets, many retirees opted to take tax-free lump sums from their pension after rumours that there would be cuts to the allowance.

Romance involves a surprising amount of paperwork these days. When you and your partner decide to tie the knot, you'll be signing the dotted line on a marriage license, certificate, and a possible name change. While you'll likely want to get past that bit and focus on the plans for the hen and stag, there's one more piece of paper that an increasing number of couples are opting to sign: a prenup.

When children come into the picture, many couples decide to transition to one parent remaining at their job and one staying at home to raise their child. This is a very personal decision. There is no right or wrong answer to managing the demands of a family. But going down this route does mean a big shift in your lifestyle and finances.