In an information-rich age, we are surrounded by news, rumour, gossip and speculation. In fact, some days there is so much breaking news, there is barely time to focus on your work. And when your day job revolves around investment, that effect is amplified. Too much information? Investment news comes at us in a fast […]
Read More →Investing on your own behalf can be an effective way to grow your wealth, but it does take some skill. Diving into investing without adequate preparation and study can result in disappointing results and significant losses. Mathematics from your school days won’t get you terribly far with investing. There are quite a few different types […]
Read More →What are This Year’s Investment Hotspots? The buy to let market remains strong, and investors continue to seek out the best deals in the prime locations. Property remains one of the strongest forms of investment in the UK, and despite the government’s various tax increases and legislative changes, the buy to let market is as […]
Read More →Commodities are investments that should be included in any healthy portfolio. They can be used to add a degree of stability that might balance out other investments that are more risky. For instance, even though commodities don’t offer dividends, they also do not go bankrupt. The diversification aspect of investing in commodities makes for a […]
Read More →Gold has been valued by societies around the world for thousands of years. It has been used as currency more than any other metal, and today is still highly valued in the vast majority of countries. We know that gold is expensive, and that it is used both for investment and for elaborate jewellery and […]
Read More →On Tuesday 24th January, the UK Supreme Court ruled that parliament would have to vote before Article 50 could be invoked, and Britain could leave the European Union. The Conservative government, led by prime minister Theresa May, were hoping for the court to rule that government could begin proceedings without the vote, however parliament were […]
Read More →Life is hard work these days, both professionally and in the home. We are all expected to pull our weight – sometimes beyond the call of duty – and get things done, and this can eat into our valuable leisure time. Working too hard is not good for your health, and we all need to […]
Read More →There is one type of trading that is accessible to almost everyone on the planet. Since it is open twenty-four hours a day and known as an over the counter (OTC) market, it is very user friendly for every trader. This makes the Forex very different to the regular commodities or stock market. Another great […]
Read More →There are few experiences in life that are as relaxing, luxurious or more enjoyable than cruising in a yacht, basking in the sunshine in an exotic destination. For those who consider yachting as simply a pipe dream or for inexperienced seafarers, who wish to sample life on the water, shared yacht ownership allows you the […]
Read More →Investments and tax implications Investing your money can mean that you become liable to UK tax being due. The amounts differ depending on the type of investment but it’s a part of research which needs to be carried out and considered before embarking on putting money into any kind of investment product.
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