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Warning: Morgan Stanley says the stock market may have peaked for 2018

23 March, 2018 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

The good times for investors are over, according to analysts at Morgan Stanley, but are they?

Charles Darwin shows why shares are the natural selection for investors

3 March, 2018 | Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says your money will never evolve if left in a piggy bank or savings account.

Why investing isn’t gambling

1 March, 2018 | Bilaal Mohamed

Bilaal Mohamed explains the difference between investing and gambling and explains why the former is a smart move.

The easy way to lose £1 million

25 February, 2018 | Peter Stephens

Here's how you could experience disappointing investment performance.

Scared to invest? 3 low-stress ways to profit from the Footsie’s drop

25 February, 2018 | Alan Oscroft

Here are three ways you can reap long-term benefits from the stock market plunge, while keeping calm.

Is this ETF the only investment you need in the whole world?

24 February, 2018 | Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones says you can buy a world of opportunity in a single low-cost investment fund.

3 investing secrets of the rich and famous

24 February, 2018 | Alan Oscroft

Learn the not-so-secret secrets of how to make pots of money on the stock market.

Is “Jeremy Corbyn vs the City of London” a recipe for investment disaster?

21 February, 2018 | Alan Oscroft

The Labour leader has declared war on the country's financial system, so could that be catastrophic?

3 common mistakes experienced investors should avoid

18 February, 2018 | Peter Stephens

Avoiding these three errors could boost your portfolio returns.

How I’d invest my very first £2,000 today

18 February, 2018 | Alan Oscroft

Getting started with your first stock market investments can seem daunting, but it's really not that hard.

3 things not to do when the FTSE 100 is falling

18 February, 2018 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

The moves you make when the stock market falls can affect your investment success. These are some actions you really…

The easy way to save £1 million — when you have nothing saved by age 50

17 February, 2018 | Rupert Hargreaves

Yes, it is possible to make a million for retirement if you have nothing saved at 50.

How I wouldn’t invest £1,000 right now

12 February, 2018 | Peter Stephens

These are some areas I would avoid at the present time.

Why I’m still buying despite the stock market crash

8 February, 2018 | Rupert Hargreaves

Why I believe that now is the time to be greedy while others are fearful.

3 reasons to treat this stock market ‘crash’ as a brilliant buying opportunity

7 February, 2018 | Royston Wild

Royston Wild explains why now could be a terrific time for investors to pile back into share markets.

What to do when the FTSE 100 is plummeting

7 February, 2018 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

The FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) index has fallen 8% in just weeks. Here's what to do.

How you can protect your portfolio in this market crash

6 February, 2018 | Rupert Hargreaves

As stock markets around the world fall, this is your best course of action to prevent losses.

The UK now has 3.6m ‘millionaire’ households. Here’s how to join the club

5 February, 2018 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Thanks to rising property prices and pension values, there are now 30% more millionaires in the UK. Not there yet?…

5 common mistakes young investors should avoid

4 February, 2018 | Paul Summers

Don't squander your chances of getting rich from the stock market. Avoid these mistakes at all costs.

Interested in a second income stream? Here’s how to build one

3 February, 2018 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Interested in getting paid to lie on a beach? Here's an easy way to build a second income stream.

You’re rich – 2017 saw dividends hit all-time record high!

29 January, 2018 | Harvey Jones

Dividends hit yet another record high in 2017 making investors richer than ever, says Harvey Jones.

You’ll never guess which funds are the most popular right now

29 January, 2018 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Interested in mutual funds? These are the five most popular options right now.

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One big reason to AVOID great companies

28 January, 2018 | Paul Summers

It may sound counter-intuitive but Paul Summers explains why investors shouldn't automatically buy the best companies.

How I’d invest £10,000 today

24 January, 2018 | Peter Stephens

Here's what I'd do with £10,000 to invest in the stock market.

My biggest investing mistake, and how you can avoid it

22 January, 2018 | Alan Oscroft

I've made plenty of mistakes in my investment career, but this one is undoubtedly the most costly.

These 5 factors will decide if stock markets will make you rich in 2018

14 January, 2018 | Harvey Jones

The lights are flashing green which suggests stock markets could make us even richer this year, says Harvey Jones.

Where I won’t be investing in 2018

4 January, 2018 | Peter Stephens

Some companies and sectors could be worth avoiding this year.

5 financial new year’s resolutions for 2018

2 January, 2018 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Want to get your finances sorted out this year? Take a look at these financial New Year's resolutions.

3 investing lessons we can all learn from 2017

22 December, 2017 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

No matter your investing experience, there's always more to learn. Edward Sheldon highlights three important lessons from 2017.

How to save over £1 million by retirement – starting today

22 December, 2017 | Peter Stephens

Being a retirement millionaire may be easier than you think.

Four quotes from the world’s best investors to help you retire early

18 November, 2017 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon lists four pieces of invaluable advice that could help you achieve financial independence sooner.

This common investing mistake could destroy your wealth

11 November, 2017 | Paul Summers

Here's why you need to consider alternative views when it comes to managing your portfolio.

The BoE will have to hike interest rates 14 times before cash beats shares

3 November, 2017 | Harvey Jones

Savings rates may rise slightly but cash still has nothing on shares, says Harvey Jones.

3 crazy investment ‘rules’ you should avoid like the plague

29 October, 2017 | Alan Oscroft

Do you base your investment strategy on following rules? If you do, it's well worth examining them to be sure…

Why you shouldn’t want to get rich quick in the stock market

7 October, 2017 | Peter Stephens

A long-term outlook could outperform a short-term focus.

Do you want to get rich quick in the stock market?

30 September, 2017 | Alan Oscroft

Everyone wants to know the secret of getting rich quick, don't they? But can it be done though buying shares?

4 words that could decide your financial fate

24 September, 2017 | Paul Summers

Paul Summers reflects on the dangers of getting too comfortable when it comes to investing.

Here’s how you really can beat the market and achieve financial independence

27 August, 2017 | Alan Oscroft

If anyone tells you that you can't beat the market, tell them to stick it up their returns.

3 reasons why you haven’t yet achieved ‘financial independence’

7 August, 2017 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Edward Sheldon identifies three reasons why many people fail to break away from the nine-to-five grind.

Many fund managers are doing this right now – should you follow?

22 July, 2017 | Edward Sheldon, CFA

Many city fund managers are making a strategic move within their portfolios right now. Should you take their lead?

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