Investing

Etoro vs Trading 212 (Who Comes Out On Top?)

December 5, 2020
For many people, one of the biggest barriers of investing is getting past the complicated nature of it. When you hear people talking about obscure concepts like “disintermediation” or “imputed interest,” it might seem like investing is a thing only for those who have specialised knowledge. Thankfully, there are a ton of investing trading platforms designed to make investing…
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InvestingProperty

How Do Mortgages Work In The UK?

December 2, 2020
So you are thinking about buying a home; good for you! If you are a first-time buyer in the UK, you probably do not have the cash to buy a house outright. Instead, you will probably take out a mortgage to pay the bills. If you are thinking about taking out a mortgage…
Investing

Buying vs Leasing a Car (UK): Who Wins?

November 3, 2020
Leasing a car has become a popular option in recent years in the UK. In 2019, the car leasing market grew by nearly 13% and leasing is starting to have an edge on buying. So if you are thinking of getting a car, you have probably considered leasing one or buying one. But which option is better, to lease or to buy?Leasing deals can give you a cheaper monthly payment in the immediate…
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FinanceInvestingStrategies

7 Types Of Investments (And Their Risks)

September 1, 2020
Investors have a lot of options for where to put their money. It is important to weigh these options carefully and fully understand the financial risk. Not all types of investment vehicles have the same reward and not all have the same levels of risk in…
InvestingProperty

Is 2021 A Good Time to Remortgage? (UK)

August 30, 2020
If one thing is clear, the past couple years will go down in the history books as a year of significance. With unexpected situations comes financial uncertainty. But, despite this economic uncertainty, it still might be a good idea to remortgage your home in the UK. The…
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10 Ways To Make Passive Income In Your 20s (UK)

August 30, 2020
Nothing worse than the daily grind, right? Even those who love what they do for a living can be bogged down by having to clock in day after day. For those dreaming of a better way to make money (or simply want a little more of it on the side), there is passive income. In your 20’s, you may have found yourself with the freedom and time to explore different methods of making money. If…
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How Do Robo Advisers Make Money? (And Should You Use One?)

August 2, 2020
It’s happened to most of us. Your neighbour or coworker just told you about an app that helps you generate passive income. All you have to do is invest, and slowly you will watch your savings grow without doing anything or speaking with anyone. Tempting, right? Of course, with a healthy bit of scepticism, many of us wonder, “Well, what’s in it for them?”, or “How do robo advisers…
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