15th May 2015
Yes, that’s right…investment. Now admittedly, paying off your mortgage is really paying off a debt – a big mother of a debt. It’s not, strictly speaking, an investment. But I see it as an investment. Interestingly, so does my hero, multi-billionaire Warren Buffett, who has said a few times that the best and safest investment…
23rd Apr 2012
You hear about the all-important FTSE (pronounced ‘footsie’) on the news and in the press. But what exactly is a FTSE, and why is it so important whether it goes up or down? This clear, down-to-earth guide tells you everything you need to know and reveals how you can make serious money trading on the…
25th Sep 2026
If you’re putting off investing because the idea of picking individual shares feels like guesswork, ETFs (exchange-traded funds) are usually the easiest place for a first-time investor to start. Rather than betting on one company, an ETF lets you buy a tiny slice of hundreds or even thousands of companies in one go, for one…
25th Sep 2026
Palantir reported blockbuster second-quarter results on 3 August 2026. Revenue grew 93% year on year, US commercial revenue grew 149%, and the company raised its full-year revenue guidance to around $8.15 billion. The data analytics firm, famous for its work with governments and militaries, has become one of the most talked-about AI stocks around. It’s…
23rd Sep 2026
Nvidia beat analysts’ forecasts again when it reported on 26 August 2026, and guided to around $108 billion of revenue for the following quarter. As the company whose chips power much of the AI boom, it’s no surprise so many UK investors want a piece of it. But putting all your money into one stock…
23rd Sep 2026
From refurbished handsets to SIM-only and contracts, here is how to buy the iPhone you want without paying more than you need to.
23rd Sep 2026
Selling your hair sounds rather Les Misérables. Thankfully, today you can ask for a quote before the big chop. If you are planning a dramatic haircut, here is how to find out whether your ponytail could bring in extra money. Most of us leave the salon with less hair and a bill to pay. But…
17th Sep 2026
The Best Deals And Offers Right Now Free plug-in solar units worth £500 via British Gas Eligible British Gas customers can win one of 30 plug-in solar units worth £500. It’s estimated these units could reduce energy bills by £110 a year. The nifty thing about these solar units is that they can be…
15th Sep 2026
Investing can feel like a locked room, full of acronyms, jargon and people who seem to have been born knowing what a “P/E ratio” is. But you don’t need a finance degree to get started. You just need to learn a few basics, at your own pace, before you put any real money in. This…
11th Sep 2026
Investing can feel like it comes with its own language- ISAs, ETFs, dividends, diversification- and it’s easy to see why so many people put off getting started simply because they don’t know where to begin. The good news is you don’t need a finance degree. A good beginner investing course can take you from “completely…
9th Sep 2026
Social media adverts claim you can make extra money assembling decorative pens and crafts from your sofa. We investigate whether these work-from-home side hustles are genuine, reveal the warning signs and suggest safer ways to earn. The idea of a flexible side hustle you can do from home is understandably appealing. Whether you need extra…
8th Sep 2026
If you’ve started researching how to invest, you’ve probably come across two very different-sounding strategies: income investing and growth investing. Both are perfectly valid ways to build wealth, but they work in completely different ways, and understanding the difference is one of the first things worth getting straight before you choose your first investments. In…
