The financial markets in 2017
2017 is set to be an interesting year; with elections in three major European countries (Germany, France, Netherlands), the official inauguration of Donald Trump as US president, and the likely...
View ArticleWhat is a pension?
Despite being a nation encouraged to invest in pensions from the get go, there is much confusion over what a pension is and how it works. Pensions: defined According to the Oxford English Dictionary a...
View ArticleUK fastest growing advanced economy, but can it last?
Christmas came as a welcome break at the end of what was, an eventful year. Despite over-excited children creating chaos resulting in bumped heads, I found the break strangely calm. Being able to focus...
View ArticleHow exchange-traded funds work
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are a great, low-cost, way to invest. But how do they actually work? And why could they be good way to invest? In this video we look at the roulette table to help to...
View ArticleHow inflation impacts your wealth
Inflation figures are released every month, and once a month everyone laments the price of food and the price of clothes. But have you ever stopped to think about how inflation impacts your wealth? If...
View ArticleLessons from a seasoned investor
Behind every investment is a person, a person with goals that they’re trying to achieve. This year Moneyfarm takes to the streets to speak to the people behind the investment and share their stories....
View ArticleHow China and the US could impact your wealth
This week’s promise of snow brought a feeling of calm excitement and a promise of hot chocolate and fires. Imagine the surprise when I woke up this morning to find nothing more than a frost on the car....
View ArticleWhy you should be saving in your 30s
Are you in your 30s, or on the brink of turning 30? Have you started investing? Here we look at why future you will thank you for making the decision to invest, today. Approaching the 30 year-old...
View ArticleIs it time to rediscover emerging markets?
2016 was an interesting year for emerging markets, and they’ve started the year as a much talked about asset class. They seem to be correlated with the oil price so that could be good news, but the...
View ArticleTrump, trade-wars and time
This morning I went to my daughter’s assembly. If you’re a parent you likely know the drill; you attend under the guise of watching your child perform. Whilst they attempt to ensure they do their...
View ArticlePortfolio rebalance – January 2017
2016 was a year full of surprises, and 2017 is set to be a year that further changes the economic and financial landscape. Elections in both France and Germany will test the strength of the EU, the...
View ArticleUK grows, but what comes next
Brexit and Trump have dominated headlines this week. From the Supreme Court ruling that parliament had to vote on Article 50, to Trump announcing that he will build a wall along the Mexican border, it...
View ArticleWe’re joining the Upscale programme from Tech City UK
We’re excited to announce that we’re joining Upscale in 2017. The Upscale programme from Tech City UK powers some of the fastest growing UK tech companies on their scaling journey. The Upscale...
View ArticleISA millionaires: Get rich by investing
By taking full advantage of the tax breaks on offer, could you become an ISA millionaire? Across the UK, there are a small, but rapidly growing, number of ISA millionaires. After years of saving and...
View ArticleWhy you should be seeking investment advice post-Brexit
Following the Brexit vote, the majority of Brits made no investment changes. However, those who sought advice, particularly 18-24 year olds, saw an increase in portfolio value. For many people across...
View ArticleIs the Euro undervalued?
This morning my daughter asked me why the people on the telly were talking about currencies. Other than a feeling of pride, I also felt slightly panicked. How do you explain the currency markets to a...
View ArticleCould equity be a surprise safe-haven?
Every time half term rolls around it brings the same challenges. How a parent keeps their children entertained and stimulated seems to lead to the same list of choices; a museum, the cinema,...
View ArticleDual income, no kids, time to invest
Behind every investment is a person, a person with goals that they’re trying to achieve. This year Moneyfarm takes to the streets to speak to the people behind the investment and share their stories....
View ArticleMoneyfarm chosen as Uber’s latest UK partner
Today, we’re excited to announce a new partnership with ride-hailing app Uber which will provide its partner-drivers access to pension and ISA products for the first time in the UK. With the rise of...
View ArticlePensioners now earn more than workers
Now in my forties, I find myself thinking about three generations when it comes to planning my finances. Luckily, my parents are baby boomers and comfortably retired. I lose count of the holidays they...
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