6th Nov 2019
Investment training courses can be appealing on the surface. Promises of high finanancial growth and easy money make it seem simple! The truth is, getting stuck into the stock markets, investing, and trading is a great way to create a financial growth strategy for your future. But let’s be honest: they don’t exactly teach you…
6th Nov 2019
REITs have become a portfolio staple for income investors over the past decade, but what exactly are REITs? Why are they becoming more popular? and how can you invest in REITs? To find out the answers to all those questions and more read our article on how to invest in REITs below. Real Estate Investment…
21st Oct 2019
Gilt funds are an alternative way to invest in gilts (government bonds). It’s actually quite easy to invest in individual gilts as we showed here, but many people like to invest in funds of gilts. Funds can give you a good spread of different types of gilts in your portfolio but can also potentially cost you…
20th Sep 2019
You don’t have to go through the hassle of actually owning student accommodation in order to make money from it. As with other property investments, you can do it without ever seeing the bricks and mortar for yourself. If you are interested in actually buying flats and houses to rent to students, take a look…
27th Jun 2016
In the past few days you’ve been asking “how does Brexit affect me?” In particular I’m being asked “how does Brexit affect my money?” In fact I’ve been on most of the TV channels and a load of radio stations answering questions about interest rates, prices, savings, pensions, mortgages and jobs among other things. No…
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…
23rd Oct 2026
Updated 23 October 2026. Prices and availability may change before Halloween. Halloween is almost here, and supermarkets are battling to offer the cheapest pumpkins for 2026. Whether you’re planning a family pumpkin-carving evening, decorating your doorstep or looking for a giant pumpkin to impress the neighbours, there are some surprisingly cheap options this October. We’ve…
23rd Oct 2026
Updated October 2026. Prices and availability can change. With energy bills continuing to put pressure on household budgets, knowing how to stay warm without turning the central heating on all day could help you save money this winter. The good news is that you don’t need to spend a fortune on expensive gadgets. Some of…
21st Oct 2026
If you have ever watched a share price jump or tumble overnight and wondered what on earth happened, there is a good chance it was “earnings season”. Right now, we are smack in the middle of one. Tesla, Meta and IBM report today, Microsoft and Alphabet follow next week, and plenty of UK firms are…
19th Oct 2026
Updated 19 October 2026 for October half term. Offers and participating branches can change, so check the linked terms before travelling. Looking for places where kids eat free or for £1 this October half term? From supermarket cafés to pizza restaurants and family pubs, there are plenty of ways to make a family meal out…
15th Oct 2026
With cash ISA allowances being cut and the Lifetime ISA facing replacement, millions of savers could be forgiven for worrying about their money. But is your ISA really being abolished, and could you lose the tax-free savings you’ve already built up? If you’ve spent years carefully putting money into an ISA, the headlines about savings…
