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December 2, 2023

Lump sum vs regular contributions 3>

As an investor, one of the biggest questions you may face is how to invest a pot of money (e.g. from an inheritance windfall). Should you invest it all at once, as a lump sum,…
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September 7, 2023

Balancing risk & reward as an investor 3>

Many people are attracted to the idea of investing. After all, the returns can be higher than the interest gained on cash savings. Yet the downside is the potential risk involved. It is possible that…
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July 17, 2023

Rising inflation: why a long-term investment strategy could be the answer 3>

Inflation continues to stand at a high rate in June 2023 (7.9%). Whilst this is lower than the previous 8.7% figure, the cost of living continues to put pressure on household finances across the nation…
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February 7, 2023

February 2023: what is happening in the UK economy? 3>

The UK has narrowly avoided a recession, according to Chancellor Hunt, after seeing flatlined GDP growth in the last quarter of 2022. The economy, it seems, has proven more resilient than thought. Moreover, the stock…
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January 10, 2023

Investment platforms: a short guide 3>

In today’s digital world, it has never been easier to open an investment account – even with a small amount of money – and start building a portfolio. Yet is “DIY investing” a good idea,…
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December 14, 2022

What is the market outlook for 2023? 3>

The past two years have witnessed the arrival of COVID-19, the Russian invasion of Ukraine, surging inflation (to levels not seen in 40 years), public sector strikes and three prime ministers. To say it has…
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November 14, 2022

What is the best way to invest 100k for income? 3>

Investing a large sum of money can be very rewarding, but also highly complex. Which assets do you choose and what should be the balance between them? Another key question is whether you want to…
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October 27, 2022

What is happening in the UK market (Oct 2022)? 3>

It is probably fair to say that we have not seen political instability like this for some time. At the time of writing, Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has been sacked – only three weeks after publishing...
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September 19, 2022

A short guide to investing in bonds 3>

For many people, their minds drift to stocks when hearing the word “investing”. Yet investors have a range of asset types at their disposal. Fixed-income securities – bonds, in particular...
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August 30, 2022

A short guide to investment risk 3>

Regardless of what you do with your money, there are risks involved. Keeping cash in regular savings risks erosion by inflation. Putting it into shares involves the risk of the value falling in a bear…
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