23rd Mar 2023
On Wednesday 15 March, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered his annual budget to Parliament. Changes to childcare and the extension of energy bills support have taken much of the limelight over the past week, but what about the impact on the wider economy and the stock market? Will the scrapping of the Pensions Lifetime Allowance really…
27th Feb 2023
Looking for tips for stock market beginners? We’ve got your back! If you’re going to start investing in the stock market, there are a few tips that it would be useful to be aware of. Should you spread your investments, or keep them simple? What about ethical funds – are they worth investing in? Are…
3rd Feb 2023
On Thursday 2 February, the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee voted to hike interest rates by 50 basis points to 4%. This is the highest rate we’ve seen in 14 years. While the media often talks about the impact of higher rates on mortgage holders and savers, the impact on the stock market typically…
15th Jul 2022
If you’re worried about a possible stock market crash in 2022, here’s what you need to know and how you can prepare your portfolio.
17th Nov 2020
Index-tracking funds offer an easy, cheap and non-frightening way to invest in the stock market! Not only are they cheap and easy, but they actually make money (over time) and they’re recommended for people like you and me by Warren Buffett no less! Also known as ‘trackers’, this investment type is a no-fuss way to put …
13th Jul 2020
If you’ve got money to make long-term investments at the moment, you’re in a lucky financial position. You still need to be careful, though. With economies around the world preparing for a downturn in light of the coronavirus crisis, the stock market is unlikely to be the best place to invest your money for a…
2nd Jul 2020
Due to the coronavirus outbreak we’ve seen some of the worst weeks on the stock market since the 2008 financial crash. Even the generally stable FTSE 100 suffered its largest one-day crash in March this year since 1987. That being said, when the stock market plummets it often actually proves to be a great time…
16th Mar 2020
Coronavirus and the stock market is all the news seems to talk about right now. It’s easy to start getting worried – but wait! “Should I sell my shares and ditch my pension?” is the question we’re hearing from readers all over social media. My answer is the same as Warren Buffett‘s: “Be fearful when others…
18th Dec 2019
Pension annuities offer a guaranteed income for the rest of your life – but did you know the stock market can affect whether you’ll get a great (or terrible) rate? If you buy at the wrong time, your retirement income could be significantly lower every year. So, how does the stock market affect pensions –…
25th May 2023
While the stock market has been relatively calm over the past six weeks, make no mistake about it – we’re living in uncertain times. Banking failures, high inflation, and political turmoil… it’s all the range these days! For investors, uncertain times can often be a challenging period, as we’ve already seen demonstrated by the performance…
10th Mar 2023
If you’re an investor seeking above-average returns, investing in emerging markets could be for you. Big returns are certainly possible if you put your faith in developing nations. However, the flip side is that emerging economies are notoriously unpredictable, and can easily leave investors in the red. In this article we’re going to explain everything…
10th Mar 2023
If you’re an investor seeking above-average returns, investing in emerging markets could be for you. Big returns are certainly possible if you put your faith in developing nations. However, the flip side is that emerging economies are notoriously unpredictable, and can easily leave investors in the red. In this article we’re going to explain everything…