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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
16th Jun 2023
As we approach the middle of the year we’re using the milestone as an excuse to analyse the performance of stocks, bonds and other assets over the past six months. So, what lessons have investors learnt this year? And is now a good time to reassess your portfolio? To learn the answers to these questions,…
15th Apr 2023
‘Sell in May and go away’ is a well-known investing adage that suggests stock prices usually perform poorly between May and October. But is there really any truth to this theory? And what does past data tell us about average stock market performance between these months? Keep on reading for all the details or click…
14th Apr 2023
Investing in US shares can be a good way to gain exposure to some of the biggest and most successful companies in the world. From tech powerhouses such as Apple and Microsoft, to retail giants like Walmart and Amazon, the US stock market is certainly synonymous with the spirit of capitalism. But for many people,…
3rd Apr 2023
On Thursday 6 April, the 2023/24 tax year began and if you’re an investor, it’s worth sitting up and paying attention. Not only did the £20,000 annual ISA allowance refresh on 6 April, but the existing capital gains and dividends tax allowances were slashed. What this all means is if you’ve investments sitting in an…
6th Jan 2023
Blue-chip investing refers to buying shares in mammoth, established organisations with proven business models. Blue-chip investments are generally considered low risk, and have a reputation for delivering reliable returns. This is probably one of the reasons why legendary investor Warren Buffet enjoys stocking up on blue-chips. However, buying shares in large companies isn’t for everyone….
28th Dec 2022
Everyone loves a dividend! So, with the year drawing to a close we thought we’d take a look at the FTSE 100 members with the highest dividend yields. Keep on reading for all the details or click on a link to head straight to a section… What are dividends? What is a dividend yield? Which…
9th Jul 2022
Here’s all you need to know about penny stocks and shares. We’ll explain if these investments are actually cheap, popular options, and how to invest.
