In the ‘What the book?’ series of blog posts about investing books, I’ll be dissecting the many factors which help make the humble book such an effective medium for learning …

College life is very challenging. With all that laundry, the pressure to make new friends, and homesickness, you don’t get time for other fruitful activities. However, you must make up …

Despite concerns that the Brexit deal may be somewhat thin (particularly given its failure to account for services which account for 79% of the UK economy), it has already been ratified …

In this post, I’d like to introduce my readers to the non-profit climate change organisation called Ecologi. I’ll provide a personal review of the service and give you a helpful …

In the quest to find the best finance books available in every niche of the financial world, I’ve developed quite a broad understanding of the finance book market. In this …

Are you looking for the best investing courses on financial markets? Financial markets is a broad term which covers buying shares, investing in corporate bonds and investing in commodities such …

If you’re searching for the best investing courses for young investors, you’ve come to the right place. I’ll point you towards the investment training courses which cater towards young, new, …

Finding the best investing courses for day trading is incredibly difficult as the market is flooded with ‘courses’ which turn out to be little more than an extended YouTube video …

Are you looking for the best investing courses for corporate bonds? Corporate bonds (definition) are stalwarts in experienced investors and new investors portfolios alike. They’re a medium yield powerhouse that …

Stocks and shares are the most popular form of non-cash investment the world over. Stocks & shares (also known as equities) usually make up the core holding in moderate to …

The financial adviser career path is quite an attractive one to anyone looking for a financial career. An office location, a client-facing role, supported by a base of technical expertise. …

Are you looking for the historical return for equities, corporate bonds and short term government treasury bills? I thought I’d share a useful set of average historical annual returns for …

Asset classes are defined as groups of investments which have similar characteristics and behave in a similar way. Equities (stocks and shares) are one of the most famous asset classes, …

You often hear the term ‘financial adviser’, meaning a finance professional who will design an investment plan for you and recommend specific investment products. It’s also a loose term – …

Financial advice, provided by a qualified and regulated provider, get be invaluable for a new investor. Without this advice, they may have never taken the dive into the stock market …

Financial advice isn’t cheap. Knowing how to save money on financial advice can really make a difference to your financial returns, because every penny saved on financial advice is an …

This investing blog is home to over 300+ articles on investing. From portfolio design, to investing psychology and trading strategies. But I appreciate that if you just want a quick …

How to invest with little money is a careful art form. It can be done if you follow these tips on investing. If you can master these techniques, you’ll be …

‘Do I need financial advice?’ is a common question asked by people when their circumstances change.  Most people are happy with their current savings and investment plan. It might be …

The need for financial advice is as evident as the fact that the stock market is risky. But when should you get financial advice?  Financial advice from a regulated professional …

Did you know that financial advisers only serve a slim minority of the public?  I’m talking about financial advisers who manage the savings and investments (and potentially insurance) of individuals. …

The total range of investment books has grown exponentially over the last 30 years, creating an overwhelming level of choice for personal finance readers.  How can we filter through this …

With financial advice costing hundreds or thousands of pounds, many would-be investors are asking themselves the question: Is financial advice worth the cost? Is it worth losing a small sum …

Do financial advisers have a good reputation? Our article on how to become a financial adviser in the UK is one of the most popular posts on this website. It’s …

Every insurance company has a set of underwriting guidelines that influence the premium rates of different applicants. How much premiums you pay depend on the risk you pose to the …

What is a Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP)? Mis-sold pensions are common cases through the doors of a Financial Litigation department in a community law firm. Self-invested personal pensions, or SIPPs …

Not so very long ago, anyone interested in investment and share dealing would have had little choice but to place his or her faith in a phone-based or bricks-and-mortar stock …

I will run down the 5 cheapest UK equity ETFs in this quick guide, to help cost-savvy investors pick funds which match their desire to pay less in fees. Why …

If you’re a lazy investor like me, you love investing funds. Funds help us do away with the torturous process of stock picking. However, picking a fund can be just …

This Wealthify review will explain the attractions and drawbacks of this new UK investment platform. I’ll also show how you can get a welcome bonus for signing up and making …

As promised, here’s my long-awaited review of the Nutmeg investment platform which has taken the stockbroker and fund management industry by storm. This Nutmeg review will help you decide whether …

When we set out to invest for the first time, we consider where to get the right financial advice. There are many sources of information which each carry their own …

Investing books, in particular the best investing books, have the ability to convey difficult concepts in an understandable way. As books about investments are tailored towards the mainstream public, investing …

Several new UK stockbrokers are so keen to get your business, that they are prepared to offer you free shares to encourage you to register with them and fund your …

“I have a book out” This is the phrase we normally expect from celebrities, ex-politicians and of course, career authors.  But I’ve noticed a trend in this increasingly applying to …

I found a way to create an instant £1 million pound estate – a guarantee that those I love will receive an unbelievable thank you if the worst should happen …

What is life insurance? Term life insurance is a highly popular type of insurance policy which pays out an agreed sum if you die within an agreed period (the term). …

If you’re new to investing, you might consider an educational route to getting up to speed on the stock market and how investing works. You have several options to choose …

If you’ve used a financial adviser in the UK over the past 10 or 20 years, you may have noticed that something quite significant changed in 2012.  Getting financial advice …

You’d be surprised at the number of successful businesspeople who have had to file bankruptcy at some point in their journey to success. Here are the stories of three famous …

Cash ISAs are tax-advantageous savings accounts, where income tax isn’t payable on the interest earned. These individual savings accounts are limited to one per person each year and have a …

Robo-advisers are a new category of investment service which partially or fully automate the management of an investment portfolio.

Part of my article series on investing mistakes. I should start by saying that this article simply shares some points of view on a very subjective topic. This is a …