Over the years, I’ve written many an article about the failings of financial protection insurance. More articles than years lived on planet Earth.  Cover sold on the basis of coming to your financial rescue in your hour of need when a serious illness or accident strikes, but then not doing so for some technical reason … Read more

Retail giant Marks & Spencer has been hit by a backlash over its plan to stop distributing paper shopping vouchers to thousands of small shareholders from the end of the month. Under a major shake-up, which will affect around half of the company’s legion of loyal small investors, the group is scrapping paper vouchers and … Read more

The rise of DIY investing has delivered a revolution in the way investors buy shares, investment trusts and funds – offering them huge savings through online brokers. It’s easy to invest in a stocks and shares Isa, self invested personal pension, or standard trading account online and start putting your money to work, without the … Read more

Storage solution, bookshelf, preparation surface, dining spot and even a sink; the kitchen island, invented by an Italian company in the 1960s, is at the heart of the most important room in the house. Such is the popularity of this freestanding statement unit that there’s another type of island making a mark — the solid … Read more

TSB reveals second Classic Plus current account interest cut inside a year to just 1.5% – compared to 5% last year TSB’s Classic Plus account currently pays 3% on balances of up to £1,500 It reduced the rate from 5% last July, after reintroducing it in April 2018 It is the latest bank to cut … Read more

Tony Hetherington is Financial Mail on Sunday’s ace investigator, fighting readers corners, revealing the truth that lies behind closed doors and winning victories for those who have been left out-of-pocket. Find out how to contact him below.  D.H. writes: I am writing about my situation with Global Wine Exchange Limited. I have two cases of wine … Read more

Even if you’ve never invested before, the chances are you could be very good at it. Don’t believe me? That may be even greater proof that you would excel. Investing can seem like an intimidating business, encrusted as it is with jargon, and bloated with experts and professionals making a fortune from it.  But there … Read more

I was listening to music on my Spotify account on my way to work when suddenly the sound stopped. I looked at my phone screen to see that ‘Anna’s phone’ was now somehow connected to my Spotify and playing her music on my account. While I couldn’t hear what was playing, I could see it … Read more

SMALL CAP SHARE IDEAS: Caledonia Mining sets stage for next decade with Blanket gold mine expansion By Alastair Ford, Proactive Investors, For Thisismoney.co.uk Published: 14:17 GMT, 17 February 2020 | Updated: 14:17 GMT, 17 February 2020 Caledonia Mining has been on the rise recently but there is a good case for arguing this is only … Read more

The Bank of Mum and Dad helps to fund as many as 60 per cent of first-time buyer home purchases in some parts of the UK.  With high house prices making raising a deposit tough, parents and grandparents regularly step in with potentially tens of thousands of pounds to give the younger generations a leg-up. … Read more