Damien’s October 2018 review – Taking the foot off the gas
The background to my portfolio Back in March 2015 I decided to invest £50,000 of my own money using 80-20 Investor. The purpose was twofold, firstly…
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Damien’s October 2018 review – Letting the dust settle
The background to my portfolio Back in March 2015 I decided to invest £50,000 of my own money using 80-20 Investor. The purpose was twofold, firstly…
MTTM Podcast 195 – What caused the equity market wobble & why household bills should be In joint names
Episode 195 -This week I discuss how to set up your finances with your spouse when you move into a new home. I talk about why…
Exo Investing review – is its innovative AI approach the best way to invest?
Historically UK consumers had to use the services of a financial adviser if they wanted to invest their money, which was unnecessarily expensive. However, following…
Wealthsimple review – Is it the best choice for investors in the UK?
In this independent Wealthsimple review I analyse the Wealthsimple proposition and look at Wealthsimple’s investment performance , fees and compare Wealthsimple vs Nutmeg, Moneyfarm, Scalable Capital…
Chatterbox – October 2018
The place to talk about investing, what’s in your portfolio or ask questions via the comments section below.
MTTM Podcast 194 – Critical illness myths, the investment lesson of the last 10 years & the next crash
Episode 194 – This week I explain how those affected by last week’s story on missing national insurance contributions as a result of not claiming child benefit…
80-20 Investor Heatmap
Welcome to the 80-20 Investor Heatmap! The idea for this feature was sparked by a conversation with an 80-20 Investor member. DIY investors regularly tell…
80-20 Investor asset allocation tool
Welcome to the 80-20 Investor asset allocation tool. I always emphasise the importance of being able to benchmark your portfolio in order to judge its performance. You can find…
The funds for consistent returns – Update September 2018
I’m fundamentally opposed to buying and holding funds for the long-term as you can make more money by regularly reviewing them. However, I understand that…