Johnny Bowie

2 months ago | good-with-money.com | Lori Campbell |Johnny Bowie

The vast majority of young people would rather work past the standard retirement age than fund industries that harm the planet and society, a new poll reveals. An overwhelming 86 per cent of Gen Z (13 to 29-year-olds) and 73 per cent of Millennials (30 to 44-year-olds) said they would accept lower returns on their pension savings over helping to finance destructive activities. This compares to just 34 per cent of the general population.

Jan 15, 2025 | good-with-money.com | Lori Campbell |Johnny Bowie |Mike Appleby

A small and unexpected reduction in inflation has sparked excitement among first home buyers about a potential cut in interest rates next month – which means mortgages should become cheaper. But, is this the right time to buy your first home.. or should you wait longer? Buying your first home can be an exciting time, but also daunting – especially in a time of economic flux, higher mortgage interest rates and rising house prices.

Nov 11, 2024 | good-with-money.com | Tom Hollings |Johnny Bowie |Louisiana Salge

Following the announcement that Trump is due to make a return as the 47th president of the US, Liontrust asked some of its leading fund managers what this might mean for markets and investors. While it is a couple of months until Trump will be inaugurated, markets have already reacted – positively in the US and the UK, less so in Europe. The outcome of the US election was more decisive than many perhaps expected with Trump securing a clear victory of 295 votes to become the next president.

Nov 5, 2024 | good-with-money.com | Johnny Bowie |Steven Day |Katie Woodhouse |Lori Campbell

Last week, Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered Labour’s first Budget in 14 years. Here, Johnny Bowie, Sustainability Analyst at ethical financial planners EQ Investors, picks out the key announcements that affect the planet and society, and what they might mean for sustainable investors. Reeves announced that a significant portion of the Budget will be dedicated to advancing the UK’s clean energy sector, including a £70 billion private investment initiative through the new National Wealth Fund.

Sep 27, 2023 | good-with-money.com | Lori Campbell |Johnny Bowie

A Lifetime ISA, or LISA, is designed to help younger people save towards a first home or retirement. For every £1 you put in, the government adds a 25 per cent bonus – this could add up to £1,000 of ‘free money’ a year if you max out your contributions. Awareness and take-up of the LISA is on the rise, with the latest Student Banking Survey revealing that 31 per cent of students now have a LISA, up from just 18 per cent in 2022. Still, less than a million LISAs have been opened since they launched.