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 just inherited some money
Brian works in editorial. He's married with three children. He was recently left an inheri...
We've got an endowment shortfall
Matt works in advertising. Rashmi works in HR. Matt and Rashmi's agreed period is coming t...
What if Dave loses his job?
Dave is 35 and works for DMGT. Julie gave up work to look after their two children when th...
Cherise can't stop spending
Cherise works in Classifieds. She is single, owns her own flat and has an interest on...
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.