29th Jul 2026
Updated: July 2026. This article reflects the Government’s First Time Buyer ISA consultation and the Lifetime ISA rules available at the time of publication. The new First Time Buyer ISA promises a government bonus without the Lifetime ISA’s controversial withdrawal penalty. But it is not available yet. Should aspiring homeowners wait for the replacement or…
29th Jul 2026
Freetrade and InvestEngine are two of the UK’s most talked-about low-cost investing apps, and both are genuinely beginner-friendly. But they’re built for slightly different jobs. Freetrade is a broad commission-free trading app covering individual shares, AIM stocks and ETFs. InvestEngine is an ETF-only platform built around simple, low-cost portfolio building and automated investing. Here’s how…
28th Jul 2026
eToro is one of the best-known names in online investing, largely thanks to its social “copy trading” feature and its free practice account. But is it actually a good fit for a UK beginner who wants to invest sensibly, not just dabble? I’ve gone through eToro’s own website and help centre to find out exactly…
27th Jul 2026
Discount supermarkets have come a long way. From steaks recommended by a MasterChef chef to award-winning wines, champion cheeses and bakery favourites, we investigate the Aldi and Lidl products proving that great food doesn’t need a premium price tag.
27th Jul 2026
If you follow the FTSE 100 even loosely, you’ve probably seen AstraZeneca in the headlines today. It’s one of the biggest companies on the London Stock Exchange, so when it moves, it tends to make the news- and it can nudge the whole index, along with any tracker fund that follows it. Here’s what actually…
27th Jul 2026
Food inflation may be slowing, but British shoppers are still paying substantially more for everyday essentials than they were before the cost-of-living crisis. MoneyMagpie reveals which foods have quietly become luxury items, how today’s prices compare with 2021 and the cheapest UK supermarket right now. If you have recently left a supermarket wondering how you…
27th Jul 2026
Hargreaves Lansdown and AJ Bell are two of the biggest names in UK investing, and both are a common first stop for beginners opening a Stocks and Shares ISA. They look similar on the surface- both are FCA-regulated, UK-headquartered, and offer ISAs, SIPPs and general investing accounts- but the fees and features work differently. Here’s…
23rd Jul 2026
“How much should I invest each month?” is one of the most common questions beginner investors ask, and one of the most paralysing, because there’s no single right answer. The honest answer is: less than you think, when you’re getting started with investing. This guide gives you a simple framework for working out your own…
23rd Jul 2026
Trading 212 and eToro are two of the most talked-about investing apps in the UK, and if you’re a beginner trying to pick which one to use, it isn’t easy. Both promise “commission-free” investing and slick apps, as well as a huge range of investment opportunities. This guide strips that away and compares them purely…
21st Jul 2026
If you’ve been reading about artificial intelligence, data centres or electric vehicles, you’ve probably come across the same word again and again: semiconductors. These tiny chips power almost everything in modern life, from smartphones to supercomputers, and the companies that make them have been some of the strongest performers on the stock market in recent…
21st Jul 2026
So, you’re thinking about investing in gold? Brilliant move. Gold has been a trusted store of value for centuries, and with today’s economic rollercoaster, it’s no wonder more investors are turning to this shiny metal. But with so many options out there, where’s the best place to buy gold online in the UK? In this…
21st Jul 2026
Sponsored by Bullion Club If you’ve been watching gold prices lately, you’ve probably noticed the dip. After hitting record highs earlier this year, gold has come off the boil and a lot of investors are asking the same question- has the gold story run out of steam? The short answer is, not really. And for…
