Investment Articles
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Top Retirement Planning Tip
I was recently asked by someone in the media for my top retirement planning tip. In truth there are many top tips but none of them...Read more...
Should I Start a Personal Pension?
In 1983 15% of the UK population was aged 65 or over. By 2008 that percentage had risen to 16%, nothing drastic. But over the next 25 years, by 2033...Read more...
How to Choose the Best ISA Funds for Investment
Choosing the right funds to invest in can be difficult, but following a few easy steps can help you to set out a blueprint for successful investing. Read more...
High Risk and Low Risk Investments - Managing Risk
When looking at the different types of investments to put your money in it's important to understand the risks associated with each. Read more...
New ISA Contributions Limits for 2009/10
In October 2009 the UK government introduced new contribution limits for ISA (Individual Savings Account) investors. Read more...
What is Your Investor Profile?
Someone's investor profile can incorporate many different aspects of their lifestyle. These can include a person's personality, family, finances, future goals, past experiences...Read more...
Should You Buy Funds Online?
Back in the day the standard practice was to invest your money into funds such as unit trusts by completing an application form and sending it to the investment manager together with a cheque in the post. Read more...
Should You Invest in an ISA?
In October 2009 the UK government increased the amount that over 50's can invest in an ISA to £10,200. Read more...
Should You Invest in Emerging Markets Funds?
Emerging markets funds have arguably been the growth phenomenon of the 21st Century. Read more...
Where Can You buy Cheap ISAs and Pensions?
Product charges in the financial industry have always been a topic of much debate. Read more...
Where Should You Put Your Money? How to Master Cash Management
I once heard these next few items referred to as the pantry, the fridge and the freezer. Read more...
What Funds Should You Invest in Now?
If you have money to invest and are not sure where to begin then don't worry. There are a few rules you can stick to that will help you put a list of funds together before you know it. Read more...
Pension or ISA? What is Best for Your Retirement Income?
More and more people are becoming aware of their need to save for retirement. With the government failing to provide a sufficient income in retirement for most people the realisation that we might all be stacking shelves at 80 is real and should be addressed as early as possible. Read more...
Can You Get Discounts on Buying Funds and Unit Trusts?
Too often people are caught buying funds and unit trusts using the traditional method of a paper based application and paying a high initial charge to have it processed. This does not need to be the case. Read more...
What is Wealth Management?
True wealth management should allow you peace of mind. A good wealth manager should take time to understand what you goals are before even considering your financial circumstances. Read more...
