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…
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 –…
1st Jul 2024
So, you’re ready to dip your toes into the stock market and become your own analyst? Brilliant! Researching stocks might seem like a daunting task, but with a bit of guidance, you’ll be making informed decisions in no time. In this guide, we will walk you through how to research stocks like a pro. Understanding…
23rd Oct 2026
Looking for the cheapest Halloween sweets in 2026? With Halloween just around the corner, supermarkets are cutting prices on big sharing bags, individually wrapped treats and spooky sweets. We’ve compared deals from Iceland, Aldi, Asda, Tesco, Lidl, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Home Bargains and Poundstretcher to help you fill your trick-or-treat bowl for less. Halloween can be…
21st Oct 2026
It is one of the busiest weeks of the quarter for company results. If you are new to this, earnings are simply a company’s profits, and “reporting earnings” means it is publishing its latest scorecard, which can send the share price swinging. We have picked five household-name companies reporting this week and explained what the…
19th Oct 2026
Five years is a sweet spot for investing. It is long enough to ride out a wobbly patch or two, but short enough that you can still picture what you will do with the money. If you are wondering where to start, you are in good company. In this guide you will learn why five…
15th Oct 2026
If you have been watching AI shares from the sidelines, this week will have given you plenty to think about. Chip stocks have been hit hard, with the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index down close to 10% over six sessions as of 14 October. Yet only weeks earlier Nvidia reported a record quarter and Micron posted results…
15th Oct 2026
October is a busy month for investors. Company results are about to land, interest rate worries are shaking markets, and the AI boom is still the biggest story in tech. That means plenty of shares are in the headlines, for good reasons and bad ones. Below are six trending stocks to watch this month: Harmonic,…
14th Oct 2026
A stocks and shares ISA is one of the easiest ways to invest without handing a slice of your returns to the taxman. You can put in up to £20,000 a year, and growth and dividends are tax-free. But with so many providers, picking one can feel like a faff. Below are six well-known options,…
