21st Jun 2023
Amid speculation that interest rates will continue rising, annuity prices have risen 20% in the space of 12 months. So if you’re nearing retirement age, is now the time to buy a guaranteed income for life? Let’s take a look. Keep on reading for all the details or click on a link to head straight…
19th Jun 2023
The Full Picture: What they didn’t tell you The news and contemporary media can be a great source of information on global events, politics, weather and sports. But the mainstream news can often be bias, pushing some happenings more than others, focusing on some topics heavily and neglecting others. Here at MoneyMagpie, we believe in…
14th Jun 2023
If you don’t know much about investing you may believe the stock market is nothing but a glorified casino. After all, isn’t investing just gambling? And shouldn’t you just save your money to earn a guaranteed interest rate instead? In this article, we’re going to explore these questions and more. Plus, we’ll touch on how…
8th Jun 2023
Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) provide a cheap, easy, and relatively reliable way to invest in the stock market. (Well, as reliable as possible – remember, any investment means you could lose money as well as make it). They’re easy to buy and sell, with typically lower transaction and account fees than managed funds. So, what are…
18th May 2023
This investing post is sponsored by Alliance Trust. The UK has an inflation problem. According to the latest Consumer Price Index, inflation is running at 10.1% and, worryingly, this puts the UK at the top of the inflation tables across Western Europe. So, with prices rising (and rising), how can UK-based investors protect the value…
12th May 2023
Are you looking to invest but keen for a helping hand? Shelling out for the services of a professional is no longer your only option. Thanks to the advent of ‘robo-advisors’ it’s now possible to have a digital companion pick and choose investments for you based on your appetite for risk. Automatic investing tools have…
26th Apr 2023
Crypto is the most well-known investment amongst young people. You may have heard words like cryptocurrency and bitcoin floating around in the ether the last few years. But a combination of social media, lockdowns, and now the cost-of-living crisis means more than ever, people are aware of crypto. This is especially the case for young people….
21st Apr 2023
This investing post is sponsored by Alliance Trust. According to HMRC, there are roughly 2,000 ISA millionaires in the UK. Collectively, these individuals have managed to squirrel away £2.8 billion in tax-efficient accounts – an impressive feat! But is becoming an ISA millionaire a realistic goal for many? And why do so many ISA millionaires…
15th Apr 2023
‘Sell in May and go away’ is a well-known investing adage that suggests stock prices usually perform poorly between May and October. But is there really any truth to this theory? And what does past data tell us about average stock market performance between these months? Keep on reading for all the details or click…
14th Apr 2023
Investing in US shares can be a good way to gain exposure to some of the biggest and most successful companies in the world. From tech powerhouses such as Apple and Microsoft, to retail giants like Walmart and Amazon, the US stock market is certainly synonymous with the spirit of capitalism. But for many people,…
5th Apr 2023
What is St. James’s Place? St. James’s Place (SJP) is a British financial advice company. It combines face-to-face advice with investment products and services. With over 30 years of experience and nearly 5000 advisors, St. James’s Place is the largest company of its kind in the UK. Doing a deep dive, we hope to answer…
23rd Mar 2023
The latest inflation figures are in. According to the Office for National Statistics’ Consumer Price Index, inflation rose by 10.4% in the 12 months to February 2023. That’s up from 10.1% in January. Despite what some political figures may want you to believe, the prices of everyday goods and services are becoming more, and more…
