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Investing: What is the January Effect?

29th Dec 2023

The ‘January Effect’ suggests share prices typically rise at the beginning of the year. But is there any truth to the theory? And if so, how can the January Effect be explained? Keep on reading to discover all the details or click on a link to head straight to a section… What is the January…

Investing in collectables: 8 things you need to know

14th Dec 2023

Sports memorabilia, fine art, vintage wine, antique furniture… when it comes to investing in collectables, where do you start? And how do you choose the ‘right’ collectables to buy? In this article, we’re going to highlight 8 need-to-knows about investing in collectables. Keep reading for all the details or click on a link below to…

Gold hits record high! What you need to know about gold investing

5th Dec 2023

Amid speculation that global interest rate rises may be coming to an end, the price of gold has soared. As of Tuesday 5 December, one ounce of gold will now set you back $2,111 (£1,672) – a record high! This is all because the price of the US dollar has fallen, which has led to…

How to invest £1,000

30th Nov 2023

Play your cards right and a modest £1,000 investment today could put you on the path of building a sizeable stock market portfolio. In this article, we’re going to explore how beginner investors might choose to invest an initial £1,000. Plus, we’ll explore how much money investors can make by starting with a low four-figure…

Exchange-Traded Products: What’s the difference between an ETF, ETN, & ETC?

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…

Watch out. Good savings rates could tip you into extra tax!

10th Nov 2023

If you have savings, now is a good time for you and your money. Interest rates on even flexible accounts are looking a lot healthier. You can get just short of 6% on some accounts which hasn’t been seen since before the 2008 financial crash. But there’s always a catch isn’t there? The catch now…

Trading 212: Grab a free share worth up to £100

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’.  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 going to dive into Trading 212’s offering by…

3 reasons why you SHOULDN’T ditch your investments despite rising savings rates

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…

The importance of holding a diversified portfolio

10th Aug 2023

This is a sponsored post on behalf of eToro A diversified portfolio can help reduce the risk of your investments suffering large falls. So how can you mix up your investments? And are there any drawbacks related to holding a diversified portfolio? Keep on reading for all the details or click on a link to…

Having a child costs £96,000 – here are 7 tips for new parents

31st Jul 2023

Having a child costs £96,000 – here are 7 tips for new parents It has been revealed that couples with children spend an average of £5,356 more a year than couples without kids. Over the course of 18 years, this comes to an eye-watering £96,416, with parents less likely to have spare cash leftover at…

Should you trust AI with your investments?

21st Jul 2023

With Artificial intelligence (AI) evolving at an unprecedented pace, it’s now possible to use an online chatbot to help you make investment decisions. But given the serious drawbacks of AI language models, is trusting a robot with your portfolio really a good idea? In this article we’re going to explore the answer to this question,…

Are you saving enough into a pension? Here’s how to max your retirement prospects

9th Jun 2023

Study the pension saving habits of the average Briton and you may feel a tad horrified about the retirement prospects facing millions of workers. Back in April, the Institute for Fiscal Studies suggested almost 9 in 10 Brits are facing a ‘risky’ retirement simply because they aren’t putting enough into a private pension. Meanwhile, fresh…