5th Jan 2025
Investing can feel like stepping into a whole new world—one full of buzzwords, graphs, and intimidating terms. But here’s the thing: it doesn’t have to be overwhelming! If you’ve ever found yourself asking questions like, “What is investing, really?” or “How much do I need to start?”—you’re in the right place. I decided to pull…
1st Jan 2025
The ‘January Effect’ suggests share prices typically rise at the beginning of the year. But is there any truth to the theory? And if so, how can the January Effect be explained? Keep on reading to discover all the details or click on a link to head straight to a section… What is the January…
1st Jan 2025
Innovative Finance ISAs (IFISA) quietly hit the market a few years ago – but what are they, and could they beat the returns you get in your cash ISA? From the basic concept to the potential returns, here’s everything you need to know about investing in an IFISA. What is an IFISA? Is your money…
31st Dec 2024
The Santa Claus Rally is usually a time when the stock market ends the year on a high note, spreading some extra cheer to investors. But this year, the rally is yet to show up (as of December the 31st), leaving many people scratching their heads and wondering what’s next. In this post, I’ll take a…
29th Dec 2024
New Years resolutions are those promises we make to ourselves as we sweep up the last crumbs of the holiday pudding and look ahead with stars (or stock charts) in our eyes. While the usual suspects like “exercise more” and “eat healthier” are worthy pursuits, why not aim for resolutions that can also make your…
27th Dec 2024
The Christmas bonus – that extra cash that seems to appear just when you need it most, amidst the holiday rush and splurges. It’s tempting to splurge on that designer handbag, a fancy gadget, or maybe even a holiday escape to Bali. But before you hit “add to basket,” let’s take a moment to think:…
26th Dec 2024
Whilst I love Twixmas, it is one of the only times of the year to fully switch off, after the manic stress of December. However, for many of us, Twixmas can be a bit boring. We’re stuffed full of overly rich Christmas food and all daily routine is out the window.! That’s why it’s the…
20th Dec 2024
The Santa Claus rally is a stock market phenomenon that comes around once a year, just in time for Christmas! While most of us are busy stuffing turkeys and hunting for the last-minute gift that doesn’t scream “forgot,” investors are eyeing the markets for an end-of-year boost. But what exactly is this festive market phenomenon,…
20th Dec 2024
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20th Dec 2024
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20th Dec 2024
In the recent Labour budget, Rachel Reeves announced that Capital Gains Tax (the tax that you pay on investment returns) will increase from 10% to 18% for basic rate payers, and 20% to 24% for higher rate payers. This means that you could end up handing over more of your profits to HMRC! Although it…
19th Dec 2024
Investing in stocks and shares with high growth potential can be incredibly exciting but also very volatile! These stocks can soar just as quickly as they can fall, which provides a bit of a rollercoaster ride for investors. But what if you’re not looking to take big risks? What if you’re more interested in keeping…
