22nd Jan 2025
A key starting point in any investing journey is to understand the different types of investments that are available to put your money into and how they work. Because investing isn’t all about stocks! In fact, there are numerous ways that you can make your money work for you and each different type of investment…
21st Jan 2025
Even if you aren’t a newbie investor, it can be easy to make mistakes when investing. From making decisions based on emotions to not having an effective investing strategy, there are several ways where you can go wrong. In this article, we’re going to reveal 10 of the most common mistakes made by investors. Keep…
17th Jan 2025
Ah, the age-old question: should you be saving or investing? It’s one that has sparked many debates over dinner tables and in financial forums. Both saving and investing have their merits, but how do you decide which is best for you? In this article, we break down investing vs saving to help you decide the…
15th Jan 2025
If you’re unfamiliar with bonds it may be confusing to learn that when bond prices rise, yields fall. And when bonds prices fall, yields rise. So, what’s the reason behind the inverse relationship between bond prices and yields? And what does it all mean? Keep on reading for all the details or click on a link…
14th Jan 2025
Play your cards right and a modest £1,000 investment today could put you on the path of building a sizeable stock market portfolio. In this article, we’re going to explore how beginner investors might choose to invest an initial £1,000. Plus, we’ll explore how much money investors can make by starting with a low four-figure…
10th Jan 2025
One of the most frustrating things about investing is seeing returns accumulate in your portfolio, only to have to hand them over to the tax man! In the UK, you must pay capital gains tax on any profits that you make when you sell investments. The current rate of capital gains tax (CGT) is 10%…
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:…
