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…
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’ (Other fees may apply. See terms and fees). 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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
