28th Jan 2025
Passive investing is a strategy that has gained significant attention over the last few years, largely due to the appeal of sitting back and watching your money grow without too much intervention. Furthermore, passive investing comes with lower fees which makes it an accessible option to consider. But, is passive investing really a good strategy…
22nd Jan 2025
A key starting point in any investing journey is to understand the different types of investments that are available to put your money into and how they work. Because investing isn’t all about stocks! In fact, there are numerous ways that you can make your money work for you and each different type of investment…
14th Jan 2025
Play your cards right and a modest £1,000 investment today could put you on the path of building a sizeable stock market portfolio. In this article, we’re going to explore how beginner investors might choose to invest an initial £1,000. Plus, we’ll explore how much money investors can make by starting with a low four-figure…
10th Jan 2025
One of the most frustrating things about investing is seeing returns accumulate in your portfolio, only to have to hand them over to the tax man! In the UK, you must pay capital gains tax on any profits that you make when you sell investments. The current rate of capital gains tax (CGT) is 10%…
5th Jan 2025
Investing can feel like stepping into a whole new world—one full of buzzwords, graphs, and intimidating terms. But here’s the thing: it doesn’t have to be overwhelming! If you’ve ever found yourself asking questions like, “What is investing, really?” or “How much do I need to start?”—you’re in the right place. I decided to pull…
29th Dec 2024
New Years resolutions are those promises we make to ourselves as we sweep up the last crumbs of the holiday pudding and look ahead with stars (or stock charts) in our eyes. While the usual suspects like “exercise more” and “eat healthier” are worthy pursuits, why not aim for resolutions that can also make your…
27th Dec 2024
The Christmas bonus – that extra cash that seems to appear just when you need it most, amidst the holiday rush and splurges. It’s tempting to splurge on that designer handbag, a fancy gadget, or maybe even a holiday escape to Bali. But before you hit “add to basket,” let’s take a moment to think:…
26th Dec 2024
Whilst I love Twixmas, it is one of the only times of the year to fully switch off, after the manic stress of December. However, for many of us, Twixmas can be a bit boring. We’re stuffed full of overly rich Christmas food and all daily routine is out the window.! That’s why it’s the…
20th Dec 2024
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20th Dec 2024
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20th Dec 2024
In the recent Labour budget, Rachel Reeves announced that Capital Gains Tax (the tax that you pay on investment returns) will increase from 10% to 18% for basic rate payers, and 20% to 24% for higher rate payers. This means that you could end up handing over more of your profits to HMRC! Although it…
19th Dec 2024
Investing in stocks and shares with high growth potential can be incredibly exciting but also very volatile! These stocks can soar just as quickly as they can fall, which provides a bit of a rollercoaster ride for investors. But what if you’re not looking to take big risks? What if you’re more interested in keeping…
