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…
7th Jun 2023
Shockwaves were sent through the bond market at the tail end of last month following the release of new ‘core’ inflation data. With inflation (minus volatile food and energy costs) now at its highest for 31 years, there’s now a clear realisation that the Bank of England isn’t getting to grips with the situation. Soaring…
19th Apr 2023
Investing can be a great way to make your money make money for you. But how do you do it? And can you afford to do it? One of the biggest myths about investing is that you have to be rich in order to even start doing it. Wrong! You can invest even if you…
5th Apr 2023
What is St. James’s Place? St. James’s Place (SJP) is a British financial advice company. It combines face-to-face advice with investment products and services. With over 30 years of experience and nearly 5000 advisors, St. James’s Place is the largest company of its kind in the UK. Doing a deep dive, we hope to answer…
10th Mar 2023
If you’re an investor seeking above-average returns, investing in emerging markets could be for you. Big returns are certainly possible if you put your faith in developing nations. However, the flip side is that emerging economies are notoriously unpredictable, and can easily leave investors in the red. In this article we’re going to explain everything…
27th Feb 2023
Looking for tips for stock market beginners? We’ve got your back! If you’re going to start investing in the stock market, there are a few tips that it would be useful to be aware of. Should you spread your investments, or keep them simple? What about ethical funds – are they worth investing in? Are…
24th Feb 2023
Are you looking to invest? If so, one of the most important decisions you’ll need to make is how to allocate your capital. While some investors are comfortable with taking on a chunk of risk, for risk-averse investors, safety and stability is usually more important In this article we’re taking a look at safe investments,…
16th Dec 2022
When your investments look like they’re heading for bear market territory it might be tempting to offload assets before things worsen. But should you really sell stocks during a bear market? Or is it best to consider sliding stocks as an ideal buying opportunity? Keep on reading for all the details or click on a…
3rd Oct 2022
Where to invest during a recession! Some companies do very, very well out of a recession. As they say, every cloud has a silver lining. If you know where to look you can invest in companies that do better than ever in a downturn. In this webinar, kindly sponsored by eToro, we spoke with some…
13th Sep 2022
This is a sponsored post on behalf of eToro If you’re keen to invest, it’s important to understand what type of investor you plan to be. Would you be content for others to pick and choose investments for you? If so, you may wish to invest in some sort of managed fund. However, if you’re…
24th May 2022
Invest with minimal output. Investing can be a great way to make your money work for you. But how do you do it? And can you afford to do it? One of the biggest myths about investing is that you have to be rich in order to even start. In reality, you can start investing…
10th May 2022
We recently hosted a webinar, presented by our founder Jasmine Birtles, all about where investors should be putting their money right now! With special guests Sam North and Ben Laidler, investment specialists from our kind sponsor eToro, Gordon Kerr from Cobden Partners, MoneyMagpie’s Investment Editor George Sweeney, who joins us from sunny Costa Rica! Investment…
