Do ultra-long mortgages provide a solution for struggling first-time buyers?
Rising property prices have left many aspiring homeowners struggling to get on the property ladder. If you’re in this situation, you might consider taking out a so-called “ultra-long mortgage” that you repay over 30 to 40 years. Traditionally, first-time buyers have...
Investment market update: August 2026
After months of volatility, markets were relatively calm in August, though economic data was mixed. Discover what factors may have affected your investment portfolio throughout August 2026. Remember, the value of your investments (and any income from them) can go...
How to approach retirement conversations with your partner
Retirement is a major life event that most people spend years planning and looking forward to. And yet, research by Moneybox (3 July 2026) reveals that 43% of over-55s have never discussed their retirement finances with anyone, and just 44% have spoken about them to...