9th Feb 2026
If you’re 18 in 2026 and thinking about investing, congratulations. You’re already miles ahead of most people. The biggest advantage you have isn’t money. It’s time. With decades ahead of you, you can afford to take more risk, ride out market ups and downs, and let compound growth work its magic. That means you can…
6th Feb 2026
Trend investing is one of the simplest, and most popular, investment strategies used by both professional traders and everyday investors. Instead of trying to predict the market or hunt for “cheap” stocks, trend investors focus on one powerful idea: Buy assets that are already going up, and sell them when the trend turns. In this…
5th Feb 2026
Financial literacy in the UK is facing a worrying decline, especially among younger adults. A recent nationwide survey of 2,000 Brits by Shepherds Friendly reveals that Gen Z—those aged 18-24, are the least financially literate and confident generation yet. In particular, over half of young adults are unsure about key financial products such as ISAs,…
5th Feb 2026
If you’re thinking about adding Bitcoin to a diversified portfolio, there’s an immediate choice to make. You can either buy Bitcoin itself through a crypto exchange, or buy a traditional investment product that tracks Bitcoin’s price through your stockbroking account. While both approaches aim to give you exposure to Bitcoin, they work very differently in…
2nd Feb 2026
A Lifetime ISA (or LISA) is an individual savings account that can help you buy your first home or save for retirement. Investors can receive a whopping 25% Government bonus on top of the money that they save, which makes them a pretty appealing option to consider. In this guide, we will walk you through…
28th Jan 2026
The FTSE 100 is one of the most talked-about stock indexes in the UK, and for good reason. It’s full of big-name companies, pays decent dividends, and gives you exposure to a broad slice of the British economy. If you’re wondering how to invest in it (and whether it’s worth it), you’re in the right…
28th Jan 2026
‘Commodities’ is an Umbrella term for raw materials that can be traded like stocks and shares. Examples of ‘commodities’ include gold, oil, copper, wheat and even coffee. Some might say that commodities make the world go round. These products tend to see steady demand, no matter what the political environment looks like, which makes them…
19th Jan 2026
Fancy yourself as the next Dragon from Dragons’ Den? Or maybe you just want your money to go somewhere exciting with the potential for high returns? Investing in startups can be risky, ye, but it can also be seriously rewarding. And the good news is, you don’t need to be a millionaire to get involved….
14th Jan 2026
Leverage is one of those investing terms that sounds complicated and a little scary at first. You might hear it described as a way to “supercharge” returns, but also as something that can lead to big losses. So what actually is leverage in investing, how does it work, and when (if ever) should everyday investors…
6th Jan 2026
Listen to the latest MoneyMagpie Invest podcasts. Find us on YouTube and Spotify. Episode 77: Are Stablecoins the Future of Money? Asher Tan Explains In this episode of the MoneyMagpie Invest podcast, I’m joined by Asher Tan, CEO of CoinJar, to talk about one of the most important but least understood parts of the…
19th Dec 2025
There’s been a lot of buzz about nuclear energy lately, and understandably so. With rising power demand, net-zero commitments, and questions about energy security, nuclear is back in the spotlight as a potential long-term pillar of the UK’s energy mix. But how do everyday investors actually put their money into nuclear energy, especially from the…
17th Dec 2025
Good news for your wallet might be good news for your investments too, but why the latest inflation numbers matter depends on what you own, what you’re planning, and how you respond. Let’s unpack what’s going on and what it could mean for your money. What Actually Happened? In November 2025, UK inflation fell to…
