Through his Jisa, he's not just saving for the future, he's learning valuable lessons about patience, risk and long-term thinking. Alongside investment chats on the school run, we sit down twice a year - after his birthday and Christmas - to take a proper look at his portfolio. We don't play board games, we play the stock market.

In October 2024, I received some Amazon vouchers as a bonus from work. I tried to buy a game costing £67.49 but shortly after I received an email from Amazon saying the cards had been voided because they had been 'reported lost or stolen by the purchaser.' checked with the company that provided the gift cards and it confirmed it didn't do this, but Amazon won't budge.

The Jaecoo 7 is the latest Chinese car to arrive in the UK. It's a fraction of the cost of other premium SUVs, starting from under £30k and topping out at just over £35k. But is it any good? Freda Lewis-Stempel drives it from Scotland to England to find out.

Perhaps even less expected than the success seen by the GTA franchise, is that its original creators now find themselves swapping in-game sports cars and submachine guns for panels on personal finance.

Individual savings accounts have been a prized tool for savvy savers for the past 26 years - and cash Isas are more valuable than ever. Unlike other savings accounts, you won't have to pay a penny of tax on the interest you earn on them. Currently, you get a new £20,000 tax allowance each tax year, so you can use up this year's allowance by April 5 and put in another £20,000 from April 6.

HMRC will no longer ask hundreds of thousands of people with side hustles to file a tax return under new plans unveiled this week. Current rules mean that anyone who earns less than £1,000 in side gigs within a tax year does not have to pay tax or declare the income, because of the Trading Allowance.

Our job is to protect cash for as long as people need it, but it's important we don't simply protect cash for cash's sake, says Link CEO John Howells. We should be helping more people into the digital space too when they want to.

New figures from the Link network of ATMs show that, despite efforts to maintain access to cash, the total value of withdrawals has dropped significantly in every area of the country since the pandemic. However, some areas are ditching cash at a much faster rate than others.

My father has a fence at the end of his garden. There's a new neighbour who lives on the other side of it who wants to remove the trees and hedges which have given him privacy for the past 20 years. What are his rights?

DFS shares rose over 10 per cent on Thursday as customers continued to splash out on sofas with the retailer despite economic headwinds. The group, which also owns Sofology, said orders increased more than 10% year on year in the second half of 2024 - a traditionally subdued period - and it expects to beat its annual profit forecast.

Nationwide is dishing out £600million to eligible members as a 'big thank you' following its acquisition of Virgin Money last year. The payment scheme is separate to the lender's 2025 Fairer Share Scheme, which Nationwide said it 'hopes to announce' in May, 'depending on financial performance.'

John Rodger, 88, was holidaying on the Mediterranean island of Gozo when his house in rural Norfolk burnt down. Advantage Insurance disputed his claim for a payout because a fire service report found the property may have been equipped as a cannabis farm - an idea dismissed by John as a 'complete joke'.

Tempting as it may be to dismiss the chorus of high-earners complaining that they aren't rich, it's worth considering why those on double the average salary or more are moaning so much. Since Tony Blair came to power, we have seen a radical redefinition of what it means to be a higher earner and a massive stealth tax raid.

Volvo is looking to a future without estate cars, turning its back on what has become a 'niche' body shape that dates back 70 years in the Swedish company's heritage. With the manufacturer synonymous with the station-wagon body, traditionalists are bound to be unhappy with the move.

Looking for a new home? Whether a smart urban pad, rural retreat or luxury retirement development, it is vital not to let the heart rule the head. Estate agents share their top warning signs to look out for when you visit a property to ensure that you are not investing your hard-earned cash into a giant money pit.

I am a fit 31-year-old who unfortunately suffered a sudden cardiac arrest whilst on holiday in the US last year. When I went to make a claim on my travel insurance for the medical treatment I received, it was declined because I hadn't declared a visit to my doctor over an earache 18 months before. I am worried sick I'll be on the hook for a six-figure sum. Please help.

TPS send me a letter every year asking if my circumstances have changed in respect of marriage, civil partnership, cohabiting. If they do then I will stop receiving my widow's pension. How can they possibly know what my financial circumstances are to be able to judge whether I can afford to lose this money so how can this be fair?

In recent days, the US stock market - a key source of investment return for investors like me and you - has been seriously rattled by the antics of gunslinger Donald Trump and his America-first approach: tariffs uber alles.

While MG and BYD are already established in the UK, there are 10 different Chinese brands in total that will be selling passenger cars to British drivers in 2025. Here's a brief overview of the Chinese brands you can buy in the UK already - and those due to launch here very shortly. We also explain which of their models to keep an eye out for and how many dealers they will have nationwide.

Awful April is just weeks away and households are bracing themselves for huge increases in their bills. While council tax and energy bills are all set to rise, the biggest price hike will come from your water bill. We explain why prices are rising and how you can cut your bill.

The once-fashionable tech stocks are out while safer assets and income-focused investments are in, in response to global uncertainty. While some savvy savers are also looking to cash in on the geopolitical volatility in Europe.

Choosing the right DIY platform is crucial but a wealth of choice and a variety of charges can leave investors scratching their heads. We pick some of the best. We pick some of the best. We also highlight why investing in an Isa makes sense, as it should protect your hopefully growing investments from tax forever.