People invest for a variety of reasons. Some will be focused on achieving set goals, such as building a pot of money for their retirement. Others may need to generate an income from their investments to cover everyday living expenses or to...
Stock markets rise and fall all the time – but what causes such movements and how can they affect...
Stock markets can be notoriously volatile – but there are certain times of the year when investors...
They are among the most commonly used words in the world of investment – but what is actually meant...
How much do you pay to look your best? Maybe around £2,670 a year, or £222.50 a month, according to some simple sums we ran in the office this week. Astonishingly, that’s £1,000 per annum more than is paid into the average workplace pension*. What do...
Cash Individual Savings Accounts are very simple. They’re available to UK residents aged at least...
Retirement is a word I’ve always associated with old people – a period of life that was in the...
After a mad couple of days’ uniform checking (“Crickey have you grown that much?!”) and shoe buying...
No-one knows for sure what will happen to stock markets and it’s never wise trying to time your entry (or exit). The sheer number of economic and political variables makes it virtually impossible to make the right calls. Even seasoned investors get...
Last weekend, we visited Brighton Pier. My husband and I enjoyed the view and the sound of the...
Inflation figures are reported each month. The figure (a percentage) is usually accompanied by...
Growth is one of the most commonly used terms in the investment industry, and it is used in a...
There are many ways to build an investment portfolio. For example, you can decide to focus on just one area, such as UK equities, or cast the net wider for more global exposure. Which is the best option will depend on your investment needs, the...
It’s not an easy time to be an investor. Global stock markets have rebounded significantly over the...
We have officially become ‘those people’ – we now have our milk delivered to our door. I was...
I love to read, and I read a lot. For as long as I can remember I’ve always read between 70-100...
Deciding how and where to invest your money is a big decision. The good news is you’ve got a lot of options. But that’s also the bad news, because too much choice can be overwhelming. As with all new things, it’s best to ease into investing slowly...
We all make financial decisions in our everyday life, both big and small. But being familiar doesn’t...
I love a good shopping day, but 5 hours driving from car showroom to showroom to hear about what...
Inflation. The dreaded ‘I-word’. I can’t even escape to mindless scrolling on social media without...