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Investing in an ISA
You’ll often hear people talk about an ISA, or an individual savings allowance. It’s got a fancy title and dominates the personal finance pages, but is it actually any different to any other savings...
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Fatal attraction of the familiarity bias
Invest in what you know – that’s Investment 101. But could sticking to what you’re comfortable with actually be burning a hole in your pocket? It’s true that when you know an investment inside out, and...
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How does the US economy impact the UK?
As some of his main campaign promises start to gather dust in the White House reject cupboard, Trump’s under mounting pressure to deliver something from his policy arsenal. After his repeal of...
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Five reasons to use your ISA allowance at the beginning of the tax year
For those who want to grow their wealth 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...
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Why we’re not currently offering a LISA
Investors looking to buy their first home or save for retirement can now put their money in a Lifetime ISA (LISA) and be rewarded with a 25% bonus from the government on top of their savings. Although...
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Could we be heading for Frexit?
Finally! The bank holiday weekend is here and I’m ready for four days away from my desk. On the unlikely occasion my children will let me have my feet up, I’ll spare a thought for those over the...
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What is the best way to invest £10,000?
With £10,000 sat in your bank, you’re in a good place – but what on earth do you do with it now? Whether you’ve inherited it, saved hard, or had a winning streak at the races, the chances are you are...
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Navigating the general election noise
On Tuesday the collective sigh from the British public was almost audible; I for one am tired of the political fighting, but it seems we have one more before the larger battle with Europe. Theresa May...
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Results from the first round of the French election
Today, France is one step closer to choosing its next President. Following last night’s election, Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen will go head-to-head in the second, final round in two weeks....
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How to invest money
The common misconception that investing is a luxury for the rich can deter many from looking to the markets to help improve their financial wellness. Although this is a myth and investing is as...
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Will Trump’s tax plans work?
Donald J Trump is toasting his 100th day as President of the United States, and to celebrate he promised the biggest tax cuts in American history. His team went as far as calling it a “once in a...
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What is rebalancing?
Imagine you’re driving to work after the weekend. You’re going a new route your colleague’s been raving about, but an unexpected traffic jam alert comes through on Google Maps. You’ve got options;...
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Is a drop in the oil price a cause for celebration?
The oil price has fallen quite dramatically over the last few days. When I had a conversation with a colleague about this my first thought was to rejoice at the prospect of cheaper petrol prices,...
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Macron wins the French election
Emmanuel Macron has swept to victory in the French presidential election after going head-to-head with Marine Le Pen on Sunday. Leader of the independent En Marche! (On the Move!) party, Macron won...
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Why aren’t women investing?
With interest rates at an all-time low and inflation strengthening, this isn’t an environment for savers. Yet more-than half of women in the UK aren’t investing because they don’t have enough money at...
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Why the Bank of England has kept the pressure on savers
The Bank of England decided to keep the pressure on savers this week, voting 7 to 1 for keeping interest rates at an all-time low of 0.25%. Rates have been low since the financial crisis, so this...
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What is an ISA and how can you make the most of your allowance?
An individual savings account – ISA for short – is a tax-efficient savings scheme set up by the government. It’s best described as a wrapper that protects your savings and investments from the taxman....
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Investing when baffled by Brexit
Behind every investment is a person, a person with goals they’re trying to achieve. This year, Moneyfarm takes to the streets to speak to the people behind the investment and share their stories....
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Poorer, but still spending
The price we pay for goods has raced ahead of the Bank of England’s target, with inflation hitting a four-year high of 2.7% in April. This is higher than many pundits had expected, but it’s also no...
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What is an investor profile?
Knowing your investor profile is one of the first steps to understanding how to meet your financial goals. Across the investor spectrum, we all have different personality traits, different investment...
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