Tag: personal finance
Nervous investors shun stocks and shares in favour of cash ISAs as rates hit decade long low
Figures from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) for the 2018-9 tax year show the number of new cash ISAs jumped, but...
10 years on, fintech hasn’t really delivered
Especially with all the recent Silicon Valley controversies, there have been a lot of people taking stock of the startup world - writes Viktor...
New to investing: Six potential pitfalls to avoid
You’ve established you attitude to risk, set your financial objectives and done your research; you live by the British Army’s ‘Rule of...
First time investor: How to be a successful investor
First time investor: Becoming a DIY investor means making your investment decisions without having to pay for financial advice. This...
Focus on Funds: A guide to style – comparing funds that seek growth, value and quality
Managers and funds are being increasingly categorised by their underlying investment approaches and the arrival of smart beta strategies will...
New to Investing: Building a really simple investment portfolio
For those new to investing, the sheer choice of investment options can be daunting, but it should be possible to...
Why are women experiencing an extra financial hit from the COVID – 19 outbreak?
We have almost reached the middle of this year 2020, but still, the whole world is talking only about one...
Not meeting your 2020 financial goals? Take a chill-pill and relax
CoronaVirus has put all your financial plans in jeopardy. Just a few months back, you made a list of financial...
What to do with your investments amidst market uncertainty
We are living in extraordinary times with heightened levels of anxiety as the deadly Coronavirus sweeps the globe. This uncertainty...
Why Become an Investor?
Whether budgeting for a trip of a lifetime, aiming to clear student debt, helping children get on the property ladder...
