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Mar 06, 2020

BLOG: Should you invest your ISA in developed or emerging markets?

Investors have just under a month to use up their £20,000 ISA allowance. But should you a...

Feb 11, 2020

VIDEO: Should you be worried about investing in funds?

The high-profile demise of star manager Neil Woodford has left many people nervous about i...

Jan 24, 2020

Stick with or sell a stock? 5 rules to help shareholders decide

In many ways, deciding when to sell a stock is even harder than choosing which one to buy ...

Jan 22, 2020

UK stocks ‘are cheapest they’ve been since mid-1970s’

Investors have returned to unloved London-listed stocks since Boris Johnson's decisive ele...

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Nov 25, 2019

VIDEO: Lessons from the Woodford fallout

In this two minute video, Adrian Lowcock, head of personal investing at platform Willis Ow...

Sep 23, 2019

What is the difference between advice and guidance?

Do you need to seek professional advice to help with your financial decisions? Or is free ...

Feb 25, 2019

VIDEO: Back to basics – which ISA is right for you?

Should you open a cash ISA, an investment ISA, or maybe one of each? We help you decide.

Feb 19, 2019

Where’s the best place to open a junior ISA?

If you’ve decided to set up a junior stocks and shares ISA for your child but don’t kn...

Oct 19, 2018

How investors can deal with stock market dips

Last week’s global market sell-off was a clear reminder of the volatility investors may ...

Aug 29, 2018

Is the longest bull market in US history set to continue?

Last week the S&P 500 posted a modest gain marking the longest bull market in US histo...

Jul 23, 2018

What are megatrends and why are they relevant to investors?

'Megatrends' is a phrase you may not have come across but it's becoming increasingly impor...

Jul 20, 2018

VIDEO: How to pick an investment platform

With a number of investment platforms all vying for your attention, it can be difficult to...

Jul 19, 2018

BLOG: How do you spot the next Amazon?

While there’s no magic formula for finding the next big thing, companies shaking up the ...

Jun 14, 2018

World Cup kicks off: these are the stocks tipped for success

The much-anticipated World Cup kicks off in Russia today which means the nation will be gr...

Jun 14, 2018

BLOG: Can US and Asian equities achieve perfect harmony?

This week saw the landmark summit between US president Donald Trump and North Korean dicta...

May 24, 2018

VIDEO: Why UK investors should overcome their domestic bias

There's a tendency for investors to stick to what they know so for UK investors, UK compan...

May 17, 2018

How to invest in the war on plastic

As the UK government has declared war on plastic pollution over the next 25 years, what op...

May 08, 2018

Cheap funds don’t equal better performance

Basing fund choice on cost alone can prove to be a big mistake for investors, analysis has...

May 03, 2018

AIM: a market of myths and opportunity

The Alternative Investment Market (AIM) is the London Stock Exchange’s international mar...

May 01, 2018

Exo Investing: a new breed of robo-adviser?

A low-cost investment platform has launched, aiming to shake-up the robo-adviser market. H...

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Junior ISA limit doubled: drip-feeding small amounts can generate big returns

The Junior ISA limit has doubled to £9,000 giving families the chance to generate a healt...

Apr 02, 2020

ISA 2020: Investing in healthcare

All eyes are on the healthcare industry to help and protect the population from the corona...

Mar 27, 2020

BLOG: The rise of the machines – ISA investments for the future

Robots are increasingly carrying out everyday and mundane tasks we loathe to do at home an...

Mar 23, 2020

Private investors panic buy gold amid coronavirus fears

UK investors have been panic buying gold bars and coins as the global coronavirus pandemic...

Mar 20, 2020

BLOG: Surviving – and investing in – lockdown with your children

As stock markets plunge and schools are forced to close to stop the spread of the virus, t...

Mar 13, 2020

ISA 2020: ‘Around the world in eight ISA ideas’

With thousands of funds to choose from and with just three weeks left to allocate your ISA...

Everything you need to know about being furloughed

If you’ve been ‘furloughed’ by your company, here’s what it means…

Coronavirus and your finances: what help can you get?

News and updates on everything to do with coronavirus and your personal finances.

Your back-to-basics ISA guide for 2020/21

You have until 5 April to use up the remainder of this year’s ISA allowance before it’s gone for good. Her...

What will happen if rates change

How your finances will be impacted by a rise in interest rates.

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Having a baby and your finances: seven top tips

We’re guessing the Duchess of Cambridge won’t be fretting about maternity pay or whether she’ll still be...

Protecting family wealth: 10 tips for cutting inheritance tax

Inheritance tax - sometimes known as 'death tax' - can cause even more heartache for bereaved families. But th...

Travel insurance: Five tips to ensure a successful claim

Ahead of your summer holiday, it’s important to make sure you have the right level of travel cover or you co...

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