We want to save for the long term

Matthew and Sarah Hill want to consider how to make the most of their money and are looking for an alternative to high street banks that pay meagre interest rates.

The couple are progressing well with their careers and recently bought their first home in Trafford, Greater Manchester.

Now they want to start saving for the long term, but Mr Hill is unsure where to put their money.

They have savings of about £15,000 and want to invest it, but don’t know where to start.

Our adviser Joe Roxbrough speaks to David Byers at The Times to give his expert opinion:

"Mr and Mrs Hill have done well to get on the property ladder at a young age, and even better to already be considering investing for the long term. If their objective is to invest for five or more years, I recommend a diversified portfolio rather than trying to pick specific investments."

Read the full article on The Times website.