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Personal Finance

Cut through the jargon and get to the bottom of what economics and finance is all about and how it relates to your everyday life. From becoming familiar with key economic concepts, to understanding the stock market, the Personal Finance series by ICAEW will help you develop key skills that will support you in your personal and professional life.
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Exclusive 4 ways to improve your finances
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  • 09 Dec 2022
Why not take intentional steps towards improving your personal financial management to ensure you get the most out of each year?
Exclusive Five key themes for socially and environmentally conscious investing
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  • 27 Jun 2022
The world is increasingly focused on tackling huge issues such as climate change, rising inequality and resource scarcity. In this article, we discuss key themes that may help consumers and investors to make decisions that reflect their environmental and social values.
Exclusive The process of buying your first home explained
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  • 10 Jun 2022
Curious about how to go about getting a home deposit together or unsure how large a mortgage you can afford? In this article, we take a look at these questions and other key issues to bear in mind when thinking about purchasing your first property.
Exclusive Common financial mistakes people make early in their career
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  • 11 May 2022
In this article, we look at some common mistakes that people make during their early careers, like staying in a job that isn’t providing you with the experience you’re looking for and getting into unnecessary debt.
Exclusive The pros and cons of credit cards
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  • 04 Jan 2022
Have you ever felt uncertain about whether or not you should apply for a credit card? In this article we discuss the risks and benefits of credit cards, including how to make the most of rewards while limiting the risk of getting into problematic debt.
Exclusive How has COVID impacted personal finance
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  • 07 Dec 2021
In this article, we look at how COVID has financially impacted younger people and while there is some inevitable bad news, there are some silver linings too
Exclusive How has COVID impacted the economy?
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  • 19 Nov 2021
How has the COVID pandemic impacted key areas of the economy, from interest rates to the stock market to property prices, and how might things play out from here?
Exclusive Debunking two common personal finance myths
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  • 01 Nov 2021
Ever felt that you don’t have enough money saved to invest? Perhaps you feel that it’s too early to think about retirement? We discuss these ideas in this ICAEW Careers+ article.
Exclusive Is there such a thing as good debt and bad debt?
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  • 12 Jul 2021
UK households now have on average nearly £2,000 of credit card debt. In this article we explore how good debt vs bad debt and the grey areas in between.
Exclusive What is financial literacy and how can we improve it
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  • 12 Jul 2021
Financial literacy allows us to make the most of our money and make financial decisions with confidence. In this article, we explore what financial literacy is and three steps we can take to further improve it.
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