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…
25th Aug 2026
You don’t need thousands of pounds to start buying shares. In fact, most companies on the London Stock Exchange trade for a few pounds- or even pence- a share, which means a budget of £50 or less can get you a genuine stake in some well-known UK businesses. If you’re building a starter portfolio and…
17th Aug 2026
It’s insurance earnings season in the UK, and the numbers coming out have been eye-catching. Aviva just posted a 24% jump in profits, the FTSE 100 is on track to pay out a record £88 billion in dividends this year, and several insurers are sitting on some of the highest yields in the entire index….
12th Aug 2026
The FTSE 250– the index of the UK’s 250 mid-sized listed companies- just smashed through a record high, topping its previous 2021 peak and climbing above 24,000 points for the first time ever. If you’re a beginner investor wondering what’s driving the rally and which companies are worth putting on your watchlist, you’re in the…
11th Aug 2026
Investing in the best dividend stocks is a popular way to build a portfolio that generates passive returns. These stocks pay out small shares of revenue to investors, providing an additional way to make money on top of capital gains. In the UK, there are hundreds of dividend-paying stocks to choose from. However, not all…
11th Aug 2026
The school holidays can turn an already tight food budget into a near impossible one. There are plenty of kids eat free offers around this summer, but look at the small print and some require an adult to spend money first. That’s not much help if what you actually need is bread, fruit, vegetables and…
10th Aug 2026
I’ll be honest, six months ago I couldn’t have explained what a qubit was if you’d paid me. But quantum computing has quietly become one of the biggest stories in the market this year, and this week made it impossible to ignore – IonQ, D-Wave Quantum and Rigetti Computing all reported earnings within days of…
