Investing

I spend a fair amount of time researching financial products online, so my social media feeds are flooded with what I would describe as fake, “get-rich-quick” scams. There are now more and more inventive posts and adverts for unregulated investment schemes that are designed to separate people from their money. What is terrifying about this …

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Shares on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) are listed in pence, so to get a share price in pounds you need to divide it by 100. This can be a little confusing if you compare UK shares to American stocks which are listed in dollars. So, here I’ll explain how to work out the price …

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FTSE ETFs are a fund that tracks the FTSE index that you can buy as easily as buying normal shares, by investing in all the constituents of the FTSE 100. One of the main differences (and key costs though) is that there is an ongoing management charge as even though they are passive investments, they …

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SIPPs and ISAs are both tax-efficient saving/investing accounts that can help you build wealth over the long run. However, there are some major differences between the two types of accounts.  SIPPs vs ISAs – Your expert guide Wondering which type of account is best? You’ve come to the right place. Below, we compare SIPPs and …

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SIPP providers offer government-approved tax-efficient self-invested personal pensions where you choose exactly what shares, funds, ETFs, and bonds you invest in for your retirement and give you complete control over your pension savings. In this guide, we explain what SIPPs are, how they can be used to boost your retirement income and the pros and …

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This week’s news that the UK’s largest wealth manager St. James’s Place, was removing exit fees from its range of pensions and investment bonds raises the possibility of clients being able to switch wealth managers without penalty if they are unhappy with the service and performance they are currently receiving. Switching from St James’s Place …

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