Financial goals

  • 20 ways to escape debt for good
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    With someone going bankrupt every minute in the UK, debt is a problem many of us know all too well. But there are ways out of the trap, as Nathalie Bonney shows.

  • Save thousands by planning ahead
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    Life is full of surprises, but while you can’t predict what will happen, you can be financially prepared. Sam Barrett shows how you can plan ahead

  • Is it worth paying for financial advice?
    David Elms

    Choosing the wrong financial product can be a costly mistake, which is why so many people seek financial advice to help them manage their money. But at what point is it worth paying for professional guidance and how does commission impact the advice you receive? Rebecca Atkinson interviews David Elms, chief executive of unbiased.co.uk, the professional advice network, to find out.

  • How to invest in your kids’ future

    Saving a small amount on a regular basis for your child or grandchild will pay off 
handsomely, especially if 
you use a child trust fund, 
explains Rob Griffin.

  • A guide to investing for your children
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    Child Trust Funds are a great way to save for your child's future, but there are plenty of other ways you can invest for their future. Sarah Coles looks at some of the different options for parents.

  • Get your child off to a good start
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    Investing for children is a long-term game and investment trusts are the ideal way to do it, says Sonia Speedy.

  • Planning ahead for your child's future
    Child

    If you start saving early for your child, an investment trust could be a good option. Faith Glasgow looks at the options for parents.

  • How to find a financial adviser

    The internet is flooded with financial advise, but finding sound independent advice on your money is more difficult. Moneywise TV shows you what to consider when choosing a financial adviser.

  • Budget 2011: Personal allowance to rise to £8,105 within next 12 months
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    The personal allowance will increase to £8,105 by 6 April 2012, it was announced in the Budget today.

  • Strategies for student support

    Is your child about to embark on a journey into the great unknown, or are they merely flying the coop to start at university? Faith Glasgow helps parents plan for the financial burden facing their studious offspring.