Author: The Investor

How much tax do I pay on my savings?

Posted by The Investor | Apr 10, 2026 | Personal Finance

As interest rates are higher than they have been for many years, savers are finding themselves in a position they haven’t been in for years: actually owing tax on their bank interest.

Start of the Tax Year: 10 smart money moves

Posted by The Investor | Apr 8, 2026 | Personal Finance

Your allowances reset on 6 April 2026, and now is a good time to review your finances. Here are ten points to help you.

10 Things a Professional Adviser Would Ask You

Posted by The Investor | Apr 7, 2026 | Personal Finance

The 10 things a professional adviser would most likely tell you to think about.

Weekly Market Wrap — 3rd April 2026

Posted by The Investor | Apr 3, 2026 | Weekly Review

Whilst makets remain on edge, it was a week of rebound. Global equities bounced back strongly, with the S&P 500 snapping a five-week losing streak.

Three Reasons Investors Should Consider Gold

Posted by The Investor | Apr 2, 2026 | Investing

Forget the appeals of “store of value” or inflation hedging. There are three important reasons why an allocation to gold should be considered in portfolios.