This page contains a number of People like me scenarios written for us by our partners, Hargreaves Lansdown.
Each 'People like me scenario' deals with a specific issue and aims to help you understand and make decisions in financial matters. Choose the relevant topic from the list on the right.
I've got some spare cash
Emily has just started working for DMGT. She has paid off her student loan and has a littl...
I've just inherited some money
Brian works in editorial. He's married with three children. He was recently left an inheri...
I want to profit from my offset mortgage
Simon is a senior manager in IT. He is single and owns his own house. Simon has taken ou...
We've got an endowment shortfall
Matt works in advertising. Rashmi works in HR. Matt and Rashmi's agreed period is coming t...
I've just inherited some money
Brian works in editorial. He's married with three children. He was recently left an inheritance which he used to pay off his credit cards, a small loan and his mortgage.
He also set up a savings plan to put his children through university and has paid a lump sum into his company pension scheme. He now has some money left over which he wants to invest for him and his wife.
"I've done all the obvious things, what shall I do with the money left over?" said Brian.