Bond surprise The start of 2014 has caught investors (both professional or private) by surprise. Investment experts and commentators were almost unanimous in decreeing the end of the bond bull...
The standard risk warning that you will see on all financial literature is that ''past performance is not indicative of future returns'. But are there more reliable measures to use when choosing a unit trust or investment trust?. While there are various fund ratings systems out there which aim to...
Last week the Sunday Express asked for my opinion on whether now is now a good time to invest in buy-to-let? The full article can be found here - 'A guide...
There's been a flurry of Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) since the start of the year which shows no sign of stopping. And it's not just technology companies, even less 'exciting' companies like Saga, which offers a range of products and services such as insurance to the over 50s, are looking...
I'm always trying to push boundaries and test novel ways of bringing finance and investment insights to you. Sketchnoting is a great concept which aims to use doodles to capture...
It’s surprising the number of innovative ways you can make some spare cash using nothing more than a computer these days. For example, I recently explained how you can ‘Make...
With TSB having just launched their Classic Plus account you can now fully implement the strategy detailed below to start earning 6.5% on your cash savings. Earn 6.5% on your cash this year (up to £6,500 investment) With the current miserly interest rates on savings accounts and cash ISAs here...
If you fancy yourself as a bit of an author then you don't have to write a book to make money writing online. How to make money writing online Textbroker.co.uk...
Reader Question: I have a works pension which I put into a private pension. I have been separated from my wife but not divorced. With my new pension company I...
Under current UK pensions legislation your pension fund ultimately has to provide you with a retirement income and, if you choose, a small tax-free lump sum (usually 25% of the...
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