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2 weeks ago | 
good-with-money.com | Lori Campbell |Zoe Brett
After a spell of higher interest rates for savers, they are now slowly falling – but you still have the potential to earn more than inflation. So, where should you put your savings for the best? If you care about the future of the planet as well as your own, then interest rates won’t be the only important factor you consider when choosing a cash savings account.
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3 weeks ago | 
good-with-money.com | Lori Campbell |Peter Michaelis |Zoe Brett
When you invest, it has an impact not just on your finances but on the wider world – for good or for bad. This is because your money gets put to work in the companies, countries and assets in which you’ve invested. If you aren’t paying attention, you could unwittingly be helping to finance industries that go against your ethical values and undermine your life choices.
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3 weeks ago | 
good-with-money.com | Lori Campbell |Zoe Brett
If you’re going the extra mile to make your home eco-friendly (and save money), be it by fitting the best possible insulation, switching to a renewable energy provider or installing your own solar panels, it makes sense to ensure that your insurance provider is in line with your ethics. Things to consider when looking for a more responsible insurer include whether the company has an ethical investment policy, its environmental stance and legal structure (for tax avoidance).
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1 month ago | 
good-with-money.com | Lori Campbell |Zoe Brett
The sharp rise in the cost of living over the last few years has driven a huge increase in credit card usage. Borrowing to meet basic needs and expenses is dangerous, particularly on credit cards with high interest rates. However, our plastic friends can be a useful money-saving tool if you use them wisely. They can help you to budget, protect you against problems and spread the cost of purchases over time.
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1 month ago | 
good-with-money.com | Zoe Brett |Lori Campbell
This year International Women’s Day focuses on ‘Accelerate Action’. While celebrating how far we’ve come, it’s vital to also recognise the ongoing need to tackle lasting gender barriers. Zoe Brett of ethical financial planners EQ Investors explains. As we come to celebrate International Women’s Day, we are reminded of the courage and tenacity of the Suffragettes and the continued work of many other incredible women in fighting the good fight for our equality.
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2 months ago | 
good-with-money.com | Zoe Brett |Lori Campbell
By 2027, it is expected that intergenerational wealth transfers will nearly double from the current level of £69 billion to £115 billion every year. Investment portfolios are a common way that beneficiaries will receive assets – but what is the best thing to do with them? Zoe Brett of ethical financial planners EQ Investors gives her top tips. Inheriting wealth can be daunting, particularly if you’re not used to having money or do not have any experience in the inherited asset type.
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Sep 30, 2024 | 
good-with-money.com | Zoe Brett |Steven Day |Lisa Ashford |Lori Campbell
This Good Money Week, Zoe Brett of ethical financial planners EQ Investors, rounds up three easy ways to make your money good. As we grow ever more concerned about the world around us and our impact on it, many of us are turning our attention to how we can play our part. We donate old clothes, we recycle our waste, some of us even grow our own food. But is there a way of putting your money to work in this battle for a sustainable future?
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Jul 30, 2024 | 
good-with-money.com | Lori Campbell |Zoe Brett
The Earth is experiencing its largest loss of life since the dinosaurs were wiped out, according to scientists, and it’s being driven by human behaviour. How we farm, pollute, drive, heat our homes, and consume is far beyond what the natural resources of our planet can sustainably provide. In October, global leaders will gather at COP16 in Columbia to take stock of their progress on critical targets to protect the Earth’s biodiversity and live within planetary boundaries.
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Jul 2, 2024 | 
good-with-money.com | Zoe Brett |Lori Campbell |Louisiana Salge
Written by Zoe Brett on 2nd Jul 2024
Since divorcing Jeff Bezos in 2019, Mackenzie Scott has reportedly donated over $16.5 billion (£13 billion) to charities and good causes. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has reportedly donated $59 billion (£46.3 billion) and Warren Buffett an estimated $51 billion (£40.2 billion). But why?
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Mar 25, 2024 | 
good-with-money.com | Lori Campbell |Zoe Brett
First-time buyers missed out on millions of pounds in free cash last year by not depositing their savings into a Lifetime ISA. 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.
