14th Oct 2026
A stocks and shares ISA is one of the easiest ways to invest without handing a slice of your returns to the taxman. You can put in up to £20,000 a year, and growth and dividends are tax-free. But with so many providers, picking one can feel like a faff. Below are six well-known options,…
29th Jun 2026
Stocks and shares ISAs are one of the most popular ways for beginners to enter the world of investing. They allow you to build a diverse portfolio of assets without needing to become a pro market analyst overnight! In this guide, we take a look at everything you need to know about stocks and shares…
1st Apr 2026
Choosing an ISA provider can feel a little overwhelming, with so many great options on the market. One of the best ways to narrow down your search is to look at reputation – something that is pretty difficult to fake! AJ Bell is an example that stands out in this domain. The platform has received a Which? recommendation for 8…
25th Feb 2025
Investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA is a savvy way to grow your wealth tax-efficiently. With the rise of mobile technology, managing your investments has never been more accessible. But with a plethora of apps available, how do you choose the right one? In this guide, we take a look at the top five…
14th Jan 2025
Sponsored post On the 11th of December, XTB launched what they believe to be “one of the best stocks and shares ISAs in the UK”. That’s a pretty bold claim to make, and it caught the attention of me, and the rest of the MoneyMagpie team, instantly! Stocks and Shares ISAs are one of the…
9th Jan 2023
Stash your investments in a stock and shares ISA and you won’t have to pay dividends, capital gains or income tax on any returns. This is why ISAs are often the first port of call for newbie investors. Yet the ISA tax-free wrapper is something that shouldn’t be taken for granted. Thanks to the cost…
11th Aug 2022
Do you have a stocks and shares ISA? If so, did you know you don’t have to stick with your existing provider until you’re ready to sell your shares? That’s because ISA transfers make it easy to switch providers without your investments losing their tax-free status. However, to do a transfer properly there’s an important…
21st Oct 2026
It is one of the busiest weeks of the quarter for company results. If you are new to this, earnings are simply a company’s profits, and “reporting earnings” means it is publishing its latest scorecard, which can send the share price swinging. We have picked five household-name companies reporting this week and explained what the…
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
Five years is a sweet spot for investing. It is long enough to ride out a wobbly patch or two, but short enough that you can still picture what you will do with the money. If you are wondering where to start, you are in good company. In this guide you will learn why five…
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…
15th Oct 2026
Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia, Tesla: many of the world’s best-known companies are listed in the US, and UK investors can own them with a few taps. The catch is cost. Buying US shares from a sterling account usually involves a currency conversion (FX) fee, and some platforms add dealing charges on top. Pick the wrong one…
