12th Dec 2023
With 2024 on the horizon, we’re using the milestone as an excuse to highlight some nifty investing habits – for the new year, and beyond! So whether you’re just starting out in your investing journey, or you’re an established investor seeking a helpful reminder or two, this article is for you. As always, scroll down…
6th Dec 2023
Currency trading has never been easier. All you need is access to the internet, an appropriate brokerage account and you’re good to go! But just how easy it is to make money trading currency? And what are the risks to look out for? Keep on reading for all the details or click on a link…
23rd Nov 2023
Investing can feel like deciphering a secret code at times, especially with terms like ETFs, ETNs, and ETCs floating around. In this article we’re going to explore the differences between Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), Exchange-Traded Notes (ETNs), and Exchange-Traded Commodities (ETCs). Get your head around these different types of Exchange-Traded Products and you’ll almost certainly improve…
9th Nov 2023
This is a sponsored post by Trading 212. Trading 212 is an online investing platform that boasts ‘commission-free investing for everyone’ (Other fees may apply. See terms and fees). But is the platform any good? And with so many investing apps out there, what sets Trading 212 apart from the others? In this article, we’re…
25th Oct 2023
The world is in a rather sad state of affairs at the moment. Not only do we have the ongoing war in Ukraine, but now we’ve a new conflict in the Middle East causing unimaginable human suffering. Yet as difficult as it is to cast aside the profound impact on humans, it’s worth understanding how…
17th Oct 2023
This post is sponsored by Gretel October 29 is National Pension Tracing Day. However account tracing service Gretel are here to remind us that it is not only pensions that need tracing and that a suspected £78 Billion lies in dormant account. Could this be the answer to all of your financial woes? It…
9th Oct 2023
A host of new investing apps and platforms have sprung up over the past decade or so, and this has meant that gaining exposure to the stock market is no longer a rich person’s game. Yet while buying and selling shares is now easier than ever before, you might think that you need a decent…
27th Sep 2023
£1,000,000. Looks good doesn’t it? While it may seem a colossal sum, building a seven figure investment pot is actually quite achievable for the average investor. In this article we’re going to explain how, with a touch of luck, it’s possible to turn £1,000 into a cool £1 million through the art of patience and discipline….
14th Sep 2023
Make no mistake about it, interest rates on savings accounts have gone through the roof. 12 months ago the top easy-access deal paid a pitiful 0.65% AER variable. Today the top rate pays 5% AER variable (at the time of writing). Meanwhile, we’ve seen UK-based stocks struggle this year, with both the FTSE 100 and 250…
6th Sep 2023
Taking advantage of short-term swings in the stock market to earn a quick profit. Sounds simple doesn’t it? Yet in reality, day trading is a very tricky art to master. In this article we’re going to explore the ins and outs of day trading, plus we’ll also take a look at some of the risks…
5th Sep 2023
Wine investing is becoming increasingly popular among investors wishing to explore non-traditional assets. But is wine a good investment? And if so, how can you invest in wine besides buying a bottle of expensive Bordeaux? In this article we’re going to take a look at the pros and cons of investing in wine, and explore…
2nd Sep 2023
Selling photos of yourself can be a great way to make extra money. With mobile phone cameras getting better and better every year, it is no surprise we take more photographs of ourselves than ever. In particular, ‘selfies’, which are self-portrait style photographs taken with a mobile phone, are the most popular mode of taking…
