Elizabeth Anderson

Sep 17, 2024 | dailymail.co.uk | Elizabeth Anderson

Britain's property market is in the midst of enormous tumult. Buyers and sellers are bracing themselves for the fallout of next month’s Budget, landlords are preparing for yet more regulation in the form of the Government’s new Renters’ Rights Bill, and homeowners are scrambling to take advantage of falling mortgage rates. The result is rapidly changing prices and supply of properties on the market, and a very varied picture across the country. At first glance, the market looks in rude health.

Sep 14, 2024 | inews.co.uk | Elizabeth Anderson

Teaching children about money can build good financial habits to help them through their adult lives. Understanding the value of money helps them to learn about budgeting, saving and spending. The best place to teach children about money is at home, say experts, because you can incorporate money into everyday activities such as shopping or by giving pocket money. Financial education isn’t on the national curriculum in England until secondary school, and many believe it should start earlier.

Sep 12, 2024 | inews.co.uk | Elizabeth Anderson

If you’ve recently made the leap to go self employed, or have been out of the corporate grind for some time, you may be enjoying the greater flexibility and freedom that comes with being your own boss. But have you given any thought to your pension? Finances are likely to be a big consideration when you’re self employed. There is no steady monthly salary from an employer, so you have to get used to budgeting, setting aside money to pay your own taxes and chasing invoices.

Sep 10, 2024 | dailymail.co.uk | Elizabeth Anderson

A university education does not come cheap. Just ask the 1.8m graduates who have more than £50,000 of student debt outstanding, contributing to a student debt mountain in England alone that stands at £236.2 billion. While university remains 'free' at the point of delivery, a combination of tuition fee loans, variable maintenance loans, the Bank of Mum & Dad, and part-time work alongside academic studies provide the cash to grease the wheels.

Sep 9, 2024 | inews.co.uk | Elizabeth Anderson

Getting old is something you perhaps don’t like to think about in your twenties. Pensions and retirement are decades away and there are other financial priorities such as paying rent and bills, repaying student loans, travelling and saving to own a home. However, delaying pension payments is likely to mean a significant financial hit further down the line. It could mean you are tens of thousands of pounds worse off in retirement, impacting your lifestyle after you stop work.