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What Is an IFISA and How Does It Beat a Cash ISA?

1st Jan 2025

Innovative Finance ISAs (IFISA) quietly hit the market a few years ago – but what are they, and could they beat the returns you get in your cash ISA? From the basic concept to the potential returns, here’s everything you need to know about investing in an IFISA. What is an IFISA? Is your money…

Why a Junior Stocks & Shares ISA could be the ideal Christmas Present for your child

3rd Dec 2024

Soon comes round, doesn’t it? With less than four weeks to go until the big day, many of us will be having a serious think about what we’d like to give our loved ones for Christmas. If you’ve children, you probably already have a long list, but in this article, we’re going to add another…

Understanding Pensions: Commonly Asked Questions

10th Sep 2024

Pensions can be very confusing – and we seem to be expected to just know how it all works! So, we’ve put together this FAQ guide for the most commonly asked pension questions to try and help you wrap your head around your pension. What Is a Pension? Understanding Workplace Pension Auto Enrolment Do I…

Investing in Your 30s: Do’s and Don’ts

5th Sep 2024

Your 30’s is an excellent time to dip your toes into the stock market. But, did you know that there are certain investments that you might want to consider over others? The ‘best’ investing strategy looks different for each generation and understanding how to effectively invest in your 30’s could help you to maximize your…

How To Use AI To Invest in Stocks (Complete Guide)

25th Jun 2024

Ever since the launch of ChatGPT in 2022, people can’t stop talking about AI! Over the last 2 years, artificial intelligence has crept into the investing space, providing investors with multiple use cases that can save time and minimize human error. The concept of using AI to invest is very appealing. Imagine being able to…

Saving: Best savings accounts and how to get started

29th Feb 2024

There’s really no secret to it – saving is all about living within your means and putting whatever is left over into a high-interest savings account. However, there are a few rules you need to learn first. Once you have got those under your belt it’s simply a question of putting money away regularly and…

Save Money and Make Money Being Single

13th Feb 2024

Did you know that single households (those living alone) are the second most common type of household in the UK, accounting for almost 1 in 3 (30%) UK households in 2022. That’s 8.3 million households all together. One in three…who’d have thought? Certainly if you go to the supermarket or try to book a holiday…

Is a British Stocks & Shares ISA on the way? Here’s how it might work

13th Feb 2024

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has signalled he may be on the brink of announcing a British ISA in his Spring Budget. In this article we’re going to take a look at what a British ISA product could mean for UK investors. Keep on reading for all of the details, or click on a link to head straight…

How to avoid scams: Guide to online scams, fraud and phishing

7th Dec 2023

Money makes the world go round. As much as we like to think money doesn’t control our lives – it’s a huge part of the every day. That’s why it can be so upsetting when you fall victim to a scam or fraud. Here is our A to Z of scams to be aware of,…

What is short selling? And why is it risky?

29th Nov 2023

Short selling is a financial strategy where investors aim to make a handsome profit from struggling stocks. Yet despite the ‘get rich quick’ glamour often associated with short selling, borrowing stock to earn a profit is risky to say the least. In this article, we’re going to explain short selling in more detail. Plus we’ll…

What is compound interest and how does the magic work?

28th Nov 2023

Want to learn about compound interest? Here’s everything you need to know about how it works, how to calculate it, and how you can use it to build wealth.

Investing in wine: The pros and cons

5th Sep 2023

Wine investing is becoming increasingly popular among investors wishing to explore non-traditional assets. But is wine a good investment? And if so, how can you invest in wine besides buying a bottle of expensive Bordeaux? In this article we’re going to take a look at the pros and cons of investing in wine, and explore…