9th Feb 2026
So, you’ve decided to start investing. Brilliant! That already puts you ahead of millions of people who keep their money sitting in a low-interest savings account and hope for the best. But if you’re new to investing, the choices can feel overwhelming: Shares? Gold? Funds? Crypto? Something else entirely? The good news is, you don’t…
9th Feb 2026
If you’re 18 in 2026 and thinking about investing, congratulations. You’re already miles ahead of most people. The biggest advantage you have isn’t money. It’s time. With decades ahead of you, you can afford to take more risk, ride out market ups and downs, and let compound growth work its magic. That means you can…
6th Feb 2026
Trend investing is one of the simplest, and most popular, investment strategies used by both professional traders and everyday investors. Instead of trying to predict the market or hunt for “cheap” stocks, trend investors focus on one powerful idea: Buy assets that are already going up, and sell them when the trend turns. In this…
4th Feb 2026
AMD stock has taken a hit following its latest earnings report, leaving many investors asking the same question: Should I sell… or hold on? When a big tech stock drops suddenly, it can feel alarming! Especially if you’ve been holding it for a while or bought in during the AI boom. But a falling share…
28th Jan 2026
Commercial property can be a powerful way to build long-term wealth, and it’s not just for millionaires and big corporations anymore. From offices and warehouses to shops and medical centres, commercial property investment in the UK offers attractive rental yields, diversification and potential capital growth. But it also comes with risks, higher costs and more…
27th Jan 2026
Dividend ETFS are a great way to build a passive income portfolio in 2026. These exchange-traded funds allow you to invest in a basket of dividend-paying stocks, without needing to pick out individual companies. Just like investing in regular dividend stocks, dividend ETFs issue regular payouts to investors, resulting in a steady stream of income…
19th Jan 2026
Fancy yourself as the next Dragon from Dragons’ Den? Or maybe you just want your money to go somewhere exciting with the potential for high returns? Investing in startups can be risky, ye, but it can also be seriously rewarding. And the good news is, you don’t need to be a millionaire to get involved….
9th Jan 2026
If you’re trying to grow your money, one of the first questions you’ll face is this: Should I focus on short-term trading or long-term investing? Both approaches aim to make money from the markets — but they work in very different ways, suit different personalities, and come with different risks. In 2026, with faster markets,…
6th Jan 2026
Listen to the latest MoneyMagpie Invest podcasts. Find us on YouTube and Spotify. Episode 57: UK Debt Hits £2.9 TRILLION – Are We in Serious Trouble? The UK’s national debt is now around £2.9 trillion. That’s not millions. Not billions. Trillions. In this episode, I’m joined by Jamie Jenkins to break down what that…
5th Jan 2026
If you’ve ever thought “I should really start investing… but I don’t know where to begin”, you’re not alone. Investing can feel confusing, risky, and let’s be honest, a bit intimidating. But, getting into investing in 2026 is easier, cheaper, and more beginner-friendly than ever before. You don’t need thousands of pounds, a finance degree,…
29th Dec 2025
The New Year always comes with pressure to do more: more saving, more investing, more financial “goals”. But here’s some good news, you don’t need a full financial overhaul to start the year feeling confident about your investments. In fact, 20 intentional, focused minutes is often all it takes. This isn’t about chasing hot stocks…
19th Dec 2025
There’s been a lot of buzz about nuclear energy lately, and understandably so. With rising power demand, net-zero commitments, and questions about energy security, nuclear is back in the spotlight as a potential long-term pillar of the UK’s energy mix. But how do everyday investors actually put their money into nuclear energy, especially from the…
