12th Dec 2023
With 2024 on the horizon, we’re using the milestone as an excuse to highlight some nifty investing habits – for the new year, and beyond! So whether you’re just starting out in your investing journey, or you’re an established investor seeking a helpful reminder or two, this article is for you. As always, scroll down…
7th Dec 2023
Money makes the world go round. As much as we like to think money doesn’t control our lives – it’s a huge part of the every day. That’s why it can be so upsetting when you fall victim to a scam or fraud. Here is our A to Z of scams to be aware of,…
30th Nov 2023
Play your cards right and a modest £1,000 investment today could put you on the path of building a sizeable stock market portfolio. In this article, we’re going to explore how beginner investors might choose to invest an initial £1,000. Plus, we’ll explore how much money investors can make by starting with a low four-figure…
26th Nov 2023
When it comes to saving money it’s all about cutting costs and finding the right discounts, offers, vouchers and sometimes even freebies. From saving on the cost of your gym membership and kids entertainment to paying attention to your spending habits and saving money with travel, insurance and bills, we have 26 ways for you…
23rd Nov 2023
Investing can feel like deciphering a secret code at times, especially with terms like ETFs, ETNs, and ETCs floating around. In this article we’re going to explore the differences between Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), Exchange-Traded Notes (ETNs), and Exchange-Traded Commodities (ETCs). Get your head around these different types of Exchange-Traded Products and you’ll almost certainly improve…
22nd Nov 2023
It only feels five minutes since Rishi Sunak delivered his Autumn Statement: making promises to protect the economy and help households during the cost of living crisis, After seeing the UK thrown deeper into one of the hardest economic climates in recent times, we are back to hear what his predesessor suggests may change. Today…
9th Nov 2023
While the era of cheap money is well and truly over, there are signs interest rates have now peaked. Back in September, the Bank of England ended its run of 13 consecutive rate rises. Yet despite this, interest rates remain high at 5.25%. If you’re invested in property – either as a homeowner, buy-to-let investor,…
2nd Nov 2023
Talk Money Week 2023: In spite of the fact that we “talk money” every single day, we still see the taboo surrounding the subject and want to handle the stigma head on. Talk Money Week 2023 is an annual campaign that encourages open conversations about personal finance, money management, and financial well-being. This week-long initiative…
31st Oct 2023
Do you like the idea of putting your faith in a company that you believe in? Or maybe you’ve identified a firm that has the potential to become a market leader in its industry, and you ‘want in’ on the action. Whatever your motivations, buying stock allows you to own a direct a slice in…
9th Oct 2023
A host of new investing apps and platforms have sprung up over the past decade or so, and this has meant that gaining exposure to the stock market is no longer a rich person’s game. Yet while buying and selling shares is now easier than ever before, you might think that you need a decent…
5th Oct 2023
The truth about renting isn’t often as it seems. We take a deeper look about whether it is a good or bad time to rent… ‘Generation rent has forgotten how lucky it is,’ a leading broadsheet newspaper claimed this week. Tell that to my friend’s 25-year-old son who, like most of his generation, has had…
30th Sep 2023
Here’s everything you need to know about how to create your own investing strategy. We’ll explain some simple steps to follow and what to be wary of.
