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Jo Groves (ACA)

Jo is a writer specialising in personal finance and investments. She is a qualified Chartered Accountant, previously working in M&A at a UK investment bank and Arthur Andersen. Jo has written on a range of subjects, from investing and pensions to mortgages and credit cards.

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Personal Finance

Ignore AIM at your peril! Investing in AIM has delivered superior returns to the FTSE 100

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Investing in AIM is often overlooked despite some investors enjoying annual returns of over 200%. Here's how to grab a…

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Personal Finance

Homeowners paying thousands after record storm damage: compare your home insurance cover!

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Recent storms have cost insurers millions. Will home insurance costs rise as a result? And what should you look for…

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Personal Finance

Petrol prices may soar to £1.60 a litre! With rising costs, how can you pay off your debts faster?

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Petrol prices have hit an all-time high and are forecast to rise further. If you’re already struggling financially, here's how…

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Retirement saving and pension planning
Personal Finance

State Pension crisis? Why I’m investing in a SIPP for my retirement

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In real terms, the State Pension will fall in 2022. Here are five reasons why I’m investing in a SIPP…

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Personal Finance

Investing lessons from the UK’s first ISA millionaire

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Lord Lee of Trafford turned £126,000 of ISA contributions into a million in just 16 years. So what can we…

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Personal Finance

Good news (for buyers)! Expert believes house prices could fall by mid-2022

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House prices boomed in 2021, but will they finally fall in 2022? Let’s find out whether the experts predict a…

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Personal Finance

Do you own one of these dog funds? Check your stocks and shares ISA now!

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Planning to use your stocks and shares ISA and pension allowances before April? Before picking your funds, take a look…

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Personal Finance

There have been THOUSANDS of UK ISA millionaires made in the past 10 years!

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What’s the secret of the 2,000 ISA millionaires in the UK? Jo Groves takes a closer look at their investing…

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Personal Finance

Are you investing in too many funds? Why diversification can cost you

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Are you guilty of investing in a large number of funds? Jo Groves takes a critical look at her own…

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Personal Finance

What to consider before trading shares in a turbulent stock market

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US and UK equity markets have been volatile in 2022, with fears of a stock market crash. Consider these trading…

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Personal Finance

These were the six funds most bought by UK investors in January

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Trying to decide where to invest your stocks and shares ISA and pension allowances for this year? Take a look…

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Personal Finance

Are UK house prices falling as the cost of living crisis starts to bite?

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January figures show that growth in house prices is falling. How will rises in interest rates and the cost of…

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Personal Finance

How to fly in Business Class using your British Airways Amex card

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How to use the British Airways American Express credit card to book Business Class and First Class flights using Avios…

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Retirement saving and pension planning
Personal Finance

Four pension tips to give your retirement a boost

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Worried about your State Pension and retirement? With nine weeks of the tax year left, Jo Groves shares four pension…

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Personal Finance

Avoid the grind of rising coffee prices – how to save on your takeaway brew

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XTB reported a large rise in coffee prices in 2021. How can coffee drinkers save money on their takeaway coffees…

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Personal Finance

Revealed! The most and least affordable areas for first-time buyers

| Jo Groves (ACA)

Rising property prices and interest rates are squeezing first-time buyers. Where are the most and least affordable areas to buy…

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Personal Finance

Worried about a stock market crash? Read this before you sell your shares

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With fears over a global stock market crash, are you tempted to sell your shares? Before you do, take a…

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Personal Finance

Want a £1,000 side hustle? Five top tips for selling on eBay

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Looking for a side hustle to boost your income in 2022? Here are my 5 top tips for selling on…

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Personal Finance

M&A boom: shareholders in UK takeover targets count their gains

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The surge in M&A has created a hotbed of UK takeover targets. Why are UK companies so attractive at the…

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Personal Finance

How will a rise in interest rates affect your personal finances?

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Interest rates are likely to rise to 0.5% on 3 February. Jo Groves explains how this could affect your mortgage,…

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Personal Finance

Protect yourself by paying for your holiday with your credit card: Section 75 explained

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Paying for your holiday by credit card can provide reimbursement for the cost of your holiday under Section 75. Here's…

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Personal Finance

These were the best-performing funds and sectors in 2021

| Jo Groves (ACA)

Are you looking at investing in a stocks and shares ISA before this tax year ends? Here's a look at…

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Personal Finance

5 top tips for making the most of your Stocks and Shares ISA allowance

| Jo Groves (ACA)

Are you looking for ways to use your ISA allowance for this tax year? Take a look at my top…

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Personal Finance

These were the top funds bought by UK investors last month

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With three months left to use this tax year’s ISA and SIPP allowances, here’s the top 10 most purchased funds…

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Personal Finance

Why I’ve been repaid for finding the best travel insurance policy for holidays in the pandemic

| Jo Groves (ACA)

The right travel insurance for the pandemic should provide comprehensive cancellation cover to give you the peace of mind to…

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