By Catherine Thomas-Humphreys (www.thefinfluencer.co.uk) Think of an investing platform simply like a financial supermarket. In the same way you go to Tesco to buy all your food, you go to a platform to buy your investment account and then the investments within that account. It’s an online service that an investor can use in order […]
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Tackling the cost of living crisis for employees with a strong financial wellbeing strategy
In our first two blogs on the topic of the cost of living crisis (1,2), we’ve highlighted why this turbulent time might be difficult for your employees, and some practical steps you can take to support them. But short-term solutions might not be enough. With the possibility of a long-lasting crisis ahead of us, putting […]
Renting vs Buying
Unsure whether to rent or think about buying? Check out our post to help you decide. […]
Nurturing financial wellbeing in a post-pandemic world
This article is by Heng Chew, our intern from Sheffield University. Just over two years ago, the World Health Organization declared the Covid-19 outbreak a pandemic. Now, the aftershocks of the pandemic continue to rock the global economy. The crisis forced governments, firms, workers, households and individuals to reflect on their working culture and resilience […]
Three ways to support employees through the cost of living crisis
The cost of living crisis is becoming hard to ignore. We’re facing higher energy bills, higher food costs, and rising inflation, all of which can pose serious risks to our financial, physical and emotional wellbeing. All of this can have a major impact on performance at work, making it a potential problem for employers. But […]
Why you should find out your credit score
We always get told that our credit score is important, but what exactly is it and why should we care about it? […]
Boosting pension engagement
Your workplace pension scheme is probably one of the most expensive benefits you offer your employees. In fact, the average employer contributes £1,305 per employee, per year! Because, in most cases, it’s a mandatory expense, many employers don’t even think about whether employees engage with their pension. But leaving it to one side runs the […]
How to create an impactful financial wellbeing strategy
Financial wellbeing is one of the hot topics for leaders. Not only are money worries a well-documented drain on employee productivity, happiness and health, but post-Covid, the situation is bound to get worse. Putting together a strategy can help you address this key subject and support your employees more fully. But where should you start? […]
5 effective ways to prepare for life’s major financial milestones
You can never be totally prepared for what life will throw at you, but you can make sure you are financially prepared to achieve your goals and tackle life’s ups and downs. To make a big purchase or prepare for a comfortable retirement you’ll need a sizeable pot to fund it. But don’t panic! Whether you are buying a car, a house, or paying off your student debt, we have compiled this list of our top five tips to help you get prepared for meeting your financial milestones. […]
Supporting your colleagues’ financial health in the pandemic
This article looks at how you can support your colleagues with their financial health, especially in difficult times. What does financial health mean? And how can you encourage positive financial behaviours? […]