Ruth Jackson-Kirby

2 weeks ago | goodmoneyguide.com | Ruth Jackson-Kirby

When it comes to investing, most of us aren’t just focused on the returns. In fact, 81% of us want our money to make a positive difference in the world, according to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). But how do you make sure your money is doing good, not harm? Leave it in cash, and you bank could be lending it to companies involved in fossil fuels, arms, or other sectors that might clash with your personal ethics.

1 month ago | msn.com | Ruth Jackson-Kirby

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1 month ago | msn.com | Ruth Jackson-Kirby

Microsoft Cares About Your PrivacyMicrosoft and our third-party vendors use cookies to store and access information such as unique IDs to deliver, maintain and improve our services and ads. If you agree, MSN and Microsoft Bing will personalise the content and ads that you see. You can select ‘I Accept’ to consent to these uses or click on ‘Manage preferences’ to review your options and exercise your right to object to Legitimate Interest where used.

1 month ago | thisismoney.co.uk | Ruth Jackson-Kirby

Whether you're saving for the holiday of a lifetime or a retirement that's still decades off, Individual Savings Accounts (Isas) are an ideal place to build up a nest egg. You can save up to £20,000 each financial year, split across as many Isas as you like, without having to pay a penny to the taxman. With this tax year ending on April 5, savers are understandably rushing to use the allowance while they can.

1 month ago | moneyweek.com | Ruth Jackson-Kirby

Families in England have seen a significant reduction in childcare costs in the first year after the government rolled out free childcare hours for children under three. But while working parents are reaping the benefits, others are being left behind as the sector grapples with rising costs and a widening funding gap. The cost of part-time nursery care for children under two has fallen by 56% in the past year, now averaging £70.51 a week, according to the latest Coram Family and Childcare survey.