Category: Savings and Investments
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5 tips to save money as things open up
Hospitality, leisure and other fun activities are starting to open up again and, after many months without socialising, many of us are looking to make the most of it – in a Covid-safe manner of course. This doesn’t mean you have to ignore your financial goals, however. Here are 5 tips to save money as […]
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Is the Deliveroo IPO saga a victory for ethical investing?
Deliveroo ‘went public’ and listed on the London Stock Exchange this week. But, the Deliveroo IPO didn’t go quite to plan – or that’s how it seems at least. But, what actually happened and is it a victory for ethical investing or simply a business decision? This post will cover: What happened with the Deliveroo […]
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The lessons we need to learn from the Football Index crash
You may not have heard of the Football Index. And you may well not be aware of the Football Index crash that happened this month, followed by the platform going into administration. But, for some people it’s been devastating. People have lost tens of thousands and, in some cases, even more. The Football Index blurred […]
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Why you need to understand financial risk
A lot of people ask me how to start investing. It’s great to see so many people engaging more with investing, but it is important to fully understand the risk first. That’s why this post is going to focus on financial risk.
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How to take advantage of Free Wills Month
When you think of October you may well think of the advent of Autumn or Halloween. You probably won’t think about Free Wills Month. But, perhaps you should. For many people it’s a great opportunity to get a legal Will drafted for free. Here’s how you can take advantage of Free Wills Month.
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How to get support when buying your first home
Buying your first home can be a daunting process. House prices are high and with all the pressures on young people, buying a property can seem like a near impossible task. But there is support when buying your first home available.
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Is it possible to invest ethically?
The state of the world bears pretty heavily on my mind. I don’t feel comfortable gaining from something that has a negative impact on other people or the planet. This put me off investing for a long time, as the public image surrounding the stock market presents a negative image of those profiteering from others’ misfortunes. But, this doesn’t have to be the case.
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Why you must take control of your finances
I’m going back to basics today. I’m going to look at why you should take control of your finances, rather than offering tips on how to achieve this.
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Top financial tip | Money bloggers takeover #2
One thing that’s amazed me since starting this blog was the breadth of knowledge of the money blogging community, so, rather than keep all these new insights to myself, I thought I’d ask them to share their top financial tip with you. A key feature of many posts is about financial education and what people […]
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Should I care about the gender investment gap?
Investing is one of the best ways to improve your long-term financial situation, but it is not as accessible to everyone as it should be. The gender investment gap means that women are far less likely to invest than men. I believe it is important to encourage everyone to take control of their finances and […]
