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…
19th Dec 2024
Do you ever find yourself reading through our useful investing articles and coming across financial words and phrases that you don’t understand at all? You’re not the only one! The financial sector is full of obscure words that either sound like they mean something quite different to what they really mean or sound so confusing…
10th Dec 2024
With 2025 around the corner, the time has come for investment experts to shed light on what they expect from the market in the new year. In a recent press release from Evelyn Partners, Kate Morrisey, Head of Asset Allocation, shared 5 themes that could impact the financial markets next year. One comment that immediately…
3rd Dec 2024
A recent survey by BlackRock UK revealed that nearly three-quarters of respondents do not feel confident that they will be able to save enough into their pension pot to afford a reasonable standard of living. For many, this is a scary thought that paints a pretty bleak picture for the future! Luckily, a recent analysis…
28th Nov 2024
The holidays are around the corner, and let’s face it, cash as a gift is starting to feel a little…boring, isn’t it? Don’t get me wrong, cash is handy, but it doesn’t always leave a lasting impression. That’s why I think giving investments as gifts is such a brilliant idea. Not only are you giving…
20th Nov 2024
MoneyMagpie.com has added to its nest! At the end of this month we are launching whole new website called MoneyMagpie Invest The fledgeling site, which is launching in December, has been set up because of the many MoneyMagpie readers who have been asking for help with investing. The new site is in two parts: one…
14th Nov 2024
This week, Bitcoin (BTC) rose above $80,000 for the first time, establishing a new all-time high. The world’s largest crypto has been on a bit of a frenzy recently after the electoral victory of Donald Trump, who is vocally pro-crypto. In response to the price surge, many market watchers have been speculating whether or not…
