Investing can be a difficult job at the best of times and if you’re a complete novice it can be difficult to know how to start. Contrary to the public image of investors rolling in cash, to be a successful investor requires a lot of hard work. From designing the best stock portfolios to working out what is needed to manage the ups and downs of the markets, there’s a great deal to be thinking about. Thankfully, there are some tools you can use to help you break into the investment markets to secure the best possible start in your trading career. (more…)

Even if you don’t have any idea how the stock market works, you probably have a reasonably good idea of what it is. Buying and selling stocks might seem like a mysterious dark art, and for a long time, it was something completely inaccessible to most people. However, the barriers to trading stocks, shares, and currencies have all but evaporated today. (more…)

Many of us are looking for ways to generate extra income, and for some, investment in individual stocks and shares, or through funds, is an increasingly attractive option. If you have money set aside that you would like to grow, and you are prepared to do your homework, investing can be a good way to boost your financial wellbeing. The developments in technology and regulation that have transformed the financial markets in recent years make it easier than ever to get involved. (more…)

We all know we need to make smart investments, saving funds for our long term financial aims. But many don’t realise how currency can affect the value of their savings and investments. 

Living in a globalised world, where financial assets are distributed across various countries, means your savings and investments will have a lot of exposure to the effects of fluctuating currency exchange rates.
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If you’re looking to sell your home, you’ll obviously want to sell it for as much money as possible. Regardless of what your budget is, there’s plenty of ways you can increase the property’s value and below we’ll look at some of the best and most effective. (more…)

ISAs or Individual Savings Accounts, are a popular way for us to invest and save. One of the main appeals of these is the fact they’re tax-free on savings of up to £15,240, however, ISAs aren’t simply a one-size fits all scenario.

There are a variety of different options you can consider. Better still, these can suit specific needs and situations; in this post we’ve detailed a few examples of ISAs that you may wish to invest in. (more…)

Lots of people keep savings in their accounts for a rainy day. However, sometimes it’s better to invest the money to make a profit. There are many different routes you can take to achieve that goal. We’re going to discuss some of them today, and then highlight the best ways of cutting back. As you can probably imagine, investments are often expensive. The less you spend; the more profit you can make. So, use the information from this article to expand your horizons and learn some new techniques. Who knows? By this time next year, you might have made enough cash to leave your job and live the good life. (more…)