We all want to see our money grow but how can you become a successful investor? It may be surprising to learn that your mindset and behaviours could be one of the most important factors. Your approach to investing influences decisions like the amount…
Evidence-based investing stands in stark contrast to speculative hunches or arbitrary guesswork when it comes to managing investment portfolios. At its core, this investment strategy hinges on comprehensive research and the meticulous study of market…
In today’s financial landscape, many individuals are considering the allure of cash investments as a safe haven for their hard-earned money. While the appeal of easy-access savings accounts offering interest rates of around 5% is evident, it’s crucia…
Both pensions and property investments can deliver long-term growth – and, when it comes to funding your retirement, both could have an important role to play. Here we weigh up the advantages and limitations of both property (whether buy-to-let or y…
Blocking out the short-term noise isn’t easy at the moment; the volume is cranked up to the max. On the economic front, inflation remains high, mortgage rates are at their highest level for 14 years, and the UK falling into recession seems imminent…
When it comes to investing, there is no shortage of experts who claim to have the secret to success. There are those that claim to have come up with the ultimate quick-win investment strategy, the next sure-fire winning stock, technical analysis that…
The sight of stock markets falling can fill even the most experienced investor with the jitters. While we appreciate that ups and downs are par for the course when investing in stocks and shares, seeing your hard-earned savings lose value is rarely a…
Bitcoin is now trading at around four times its price just a year ago, and other cryptocurrencies have seen price surges of up to 18,000%. But is it a golden opportunity, or a bubble in imminent danger of collapse? And is crypto worth the environment…
Global investment markets continued to push higher in recent months as many countries began to lift COVID restrictions. Vaccination rollouts have allowed most governments in Europe and North America to start to re-open their economies with consumer d…
New research shows that many investors are beginning to move their capital into ‘greener’ investments in response to the threat of climate change – and are increasingly avoiding assets with a big environmental impact. There’s nothing investors like t…
Despite challenging economic conditions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, stock markets have rallied in recent months, buoyed by the rollout of vaccines and an expectation that economic activity will soon pick up. This had driven positive investment r…
When the economy slows down it is inevitable that share prices will take a hit. Such times are never comfortable, but there shouldn’t be any need for investors to panic. Here are 10 practical tips to help you weather the investment storms in difficult…
We’re celebrating the 5 year anniversary of our range of investment portfolios and we’re really pleased with the results. Investment management is one of the most important services we provide to our clients. As well as helping our clients protect th…
For the truly patient parent, there’s a little-known trick for setting your child up for life – later life, that is. A Junior SIPP may offer the most affordable long-term route to a millionaire’s retirement for your daughter or son. Starting a pensio…
When the economy shows signs of slowing down, it is inevitable that share prices will take a hit. A recession is never good news, but there should be no need for investors to panic. Instead, it offers an opportunity to review your portfolio and ensur…
One of the key services we provide our clients is investment management. As well as helping our clients protect the wealth they have already accumulated, it’s also crucial to help them grow their wealth over time. We have developed a unique investmen…
One of the key services we provide our clients is investment management. As well as helping our clients protect the wealth they have already accumulated, it’s also crucial to help them grow their wealth over time. We have developed a unique investme…
New research suggests that homeowners are saving less into pensions than people who rent their properties. Some are clearly banking on their house as a source of money in later life – but when it comes to retirement, is property or a pension your bes…
One of the key services we provide our clients is investment management. As well as helping our clients protect the wealth they have already accumulated, it’s also crucial to help them grow their wealth over time. nWe have developed a unique investme…
The run-up to the EU referendum saw investment fund managers shovelling assets from equities (stocks & shares) into cash, over fears that a Brexit would cause another financial meltdown and send stock markets into freefall. Investment portfolios had…
Just as an athlete needs a balanced diet to achieve peak fitness, you need balance in your investments. Here’s a quick digest of the different financial food groups, along with tips for combining them into your ideal money-building diet. Healthy livi…
One of the key services we provide our clients is investment management. As well as helping our clients protect the wealth they have already accumulated, it’s also crucial to help them grow their wealth over time. nWe have developed a unique investme…
When you say the word ‘pension’ to most people they see it as something to worry about in the middle age. Who wants to be thinking about getting old and what retirement might look like when you’re young? The problem is that for most people, by the ti…
Everyone hopes to save if they can, but not so many of us feel ready to invest. You may think investment seems a bit too close to gambling to be worth the risk. However, if you go about it in the right way, investing doesn’t have to be a scary prospect. T…
We have devised the Personal Portfolio Builder in conjunction with Morningstar to help you find out the best way to invest your money. This unique tool is completely free and you won’t have to enter any personal information to use it. Most investments car…
Many more of us are saving into a workplace pension which is great news, but very few of us take any further interest in those pensions. By not looking more carefully at how your pension is invested, you could be missing out on tens or even hundreds of tho…
With the referendum on EU membership a matter of weeks away, we consider what a vote to leave could mean for your investments. Should you be worried and what can you do if you are?…
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