What is an ISA?
An individual savings account, or ISA for short, allows you to grow your money in a tax-efficient manner. It’s a simple scheme set up by the government to help savers and investors make their money go...
View ArticleMoneyfarm wins Innovation of the Year at the 2018 British Bank Awards
Moneyfarm has won Innovation of the Year at the 2018 British Bank Awards in an exciting evening in Central London. In its fourth year, the British Bank Awards is the most widely reporting banking...
View ArticlePopulism wins in Italian election, but uncertainty reigns
A surge in support for populist parties and right-wing policies has led Italy into a hung parliament and has put leader of the Democratic Party, Matteo Renzi, under pressure to resign. Italy is now...
View ArticleMarket update: What a trade war means for your investments
Global financial markets are focussing more on global politics this year than they did in 2017 – and there’s a lot to hone in on. Close to home, Brexit negotiations probably aren’t making as much...
View ArticleWhat you missed from Hammond’s first Spring Statement
As promised, Chancellor Philip Hammond’s maiden Spring Statement was brief, with no big giveaways unveiled. Following signs that economic growth is stabilising in the UK and a recent cut to public...
View ArticlePassive investing: Should you try to beat the market?
If you want to grow your money for the future, should you try to beat the market? The age-old active versus passive debate rages on and whilst there’s nothing wrong with trying to outperform a...
View ArticleShould you combine your ISAs?
If you’re looking for a simple and tax-efficient way to grow your money, look no further. An ISA can help you maximise your returns, but with many options available it can be difficult knowing you’re...
View ArticleHow Open Banking could change the way you save and invest
When outlining your priorities, needs and money habits, your transactional data is probably more valuable than the cash you actually keep in the bank. The banks have traditionally had a monopoly over...
View ArticleHow Facebook and Trump are impacting your investments
It’s been an uncertain couple of weeks for financial markets, with threats of a global trade war, geopolitical risks coming into fruition, Facebook’s data breach and a more aggressive regime shift in...
View ArticleMoneyfarm launches its Personal Pension
Today we’re really excited to launch the Moneyfarm Pension. After months of hard work across the business, we’re proud to be the first robo advisor in the UK to offer advice with a target date product....
View ArticleBrexit: One year to go
With one year to go until the UK officially bids ‘adieu’ to the EU, the countdown to Brexit day is in full swing. Even if it feels like no progress has been made so far, a lot can happen in a year....
View ArticleWhat is equity?
The financial world can be confusing. It can often feel like you need to swallow a whole financial syllabus just to get started, which can put many people off from looking at ways to make their money...
View ArticleMarket update: How tech and trade have impacted your portfolio
Trade and tech have dominated the financial markets over the last few weeks; both of which have had a negative impact on the sentiment in financial markets and potentially on the global economy more...
View ArticleWhy you should use your ISA allowance at the start of the tax year
For those who want to grow their money efficiently over the long-term, a stocks and shares ISA is a great place to start. ISAs always get a lot of attention at the end of the tax year, but the savvy...
View ArticleAre you getting what you need from a self-employed personal pension?
When you’re self-employed, it can be more difficult developing the best savings habit to grow your pension for the retirement you’ve been working hard for. You don’t have the benefits of someone...
View ArticleWhat is inflation?
Distracted by the noise of the financial markets and signs that interest rates are beginning to claw themselves back from record lows, it can be easy to overlook the silent threat of inflation. But...
View ArticleWhy data scandal might not mean game over for tech
The new year started well for financial markets, and the S&P 500 climbed over 7% to yet another new record within the first three weeks. But it was stronger-than-expected economic data from America...
View ArticleHow much should you invest in your ISA?
Contrary to popular belief, investing can be hassle-free. Instead of being overwhelmed by the different strategies and perceived complexity of the financial markets, you can maximise your returns just...
View ArticleWhat is a bond?
One of the most common financial instruments, a bonds is a debt investment. Although complex vehicles, bonds are popular with investors wanting regular income. Here, we explain how bonds work and...
View ArticleWhy hindsight might be blinding your returns
Hindsight, they say, is a wonderful thing. Understanding a situation and the events that led up to it can help you make better decisions in the future. It’s always good to learn from the past,...
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