Stocks, shares, mutual funds, bonds, commodities, the list goes on.
There are alsostructured products. Structured products offer an alternative investment vehicle to traditional investment means.
In this article, we’ll go over structured products,how they work, along with their pros and cons. We’ll also discuss the more prominent role that structured…
7 Foolproof Ways To Hedge Against UK Inflation
June 3, 2021
Inflation. Just the word of it can send chills down even the most steadfast investor’s spine.Inflation is to investors what Jason is to unscrupulous teenagers: a threat that is always lurking just out of sight, ready to pounce at any moment.
Investors make a big…
When it comes to investing, most people probably think of the basics: shares, bonds, ETFs, and the like. But there are a lot of different asset classes and investment opportunities in the UK, not all of them very common.
Alternative investment opportunities can be a…
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 investments.
In general, there are 4 different types of investments, stocks, bonds, funds, and cash equivalents. Within these categories…
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…
What Is SIPP? (An Ultimate Guide To SIPP UK)
February 5, 2020
TL;DR:
A Self-invested personal pension (SIPP) is a tax-advantaged
retirement account in the UK. SIPPs give individuals the freedom to
invest in a wide range of securities and not just those approved by
the company. You must be 55+ years old to withdraw from your SIPP.
Pound-Cost Averaging: Best Passive Investment Strategy?
December 10, 2019
What Is Pound-Cost Averaging (PCA)?
Pound-cost averaging is an investment method that decreases the overall volatility on purchasing equities and securities by spacing out investments over equal periods of time. Pound-cost averaging is a smart investment strategy for risk-averse investors who have long-term investment goals.
Across the pond, they call it dollar-cost averaging, for, well…
Most of us were never explicitly taught how to handle money. While financial education courses are included in secondary school curricula in England, these mandates only apply to locally governed schools, of which only make up about 60% of England’s schooling system.
How Much of Your Income Should You Spend On A Car In The UK?
November 15, 2019
TL:DR: You should try to never spend more than 20%of your annual income on car costs. We recommend keeping it lower at 10%-15%.
Your choice of car has a huge effect on both personal freedom and your finances. For many people, a car is the second most…
5 Passive Income Ideas That Still Work In 2021
October 9, 2019
So you have a job but want a way to earn some extra dosh on the side?
While many are crushing it, making extra money via the gig economy (ala Uber, Upwork, Fiverr etc), none of these are in any way, shape or form — passive income.
The reality is — not everyone has the time or pick up a second job or participate in the gig economy.
Karl Marx famously argued that the only thing…