Socially responsible investing covers a broad range of issues. It’s a nuanced area and hard to nail down in a single blog post. It’s much better to chat it over face to face. Do you exclude certain sectors? Do you invest in so-called ‘sin stocks’ and rely on the investment manager attempting to change the […]
View Article£94bn lost by holding money as cash A new report has revealed that the UK’s working adult population has missed out on a staggering £94 billion over the past five years through failing to invest in the stock market and holding their money in savings accounts. The figure comes from public policy think tank, The […]
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It always takes a few hours for the detail and ramifications of a new budget to sink in. Osbourne’s budget has been hailed as the “Beer and Bingo” budget – a fair comment? It certainly is good news for beer drinkers and bingo players but it has had a huge impact on pensions legislation in […]
View ArticleNow is the time to invest in an ISA An ISA-or Individual Savings Account-is a tax efficient way to save as you pay no income or capital gains tax on the returns you receive. It remains one of the taxman’s most valuable concessions to investors. LONG-TERM INVESTING STILL MAKES SENSE The past […]
View ArticleMost of you will have heard of Warren Buffett, one of the world’s richest men, and a very respected and seasoned investor. He’s usually worth listening to and I read some exerpts from his annual letter to investors in his company, Berkshire Hathaway. The original article can be found here. You cannot turn your back […]
View ArticleGreat Article from MarketRiders: “The law of compound returns is a force of nature and understanding this concept is critical to your success as an investor. It is how the rich keep getting richer, but maybe not how you are led to believe. Simply put, the law of compound returns says money left alone creates […]
View ArticleWe believe that an ISA should always be considered if you have money to invest. Within a stocks and shares ISA you pay no capital gains tax and no further tax on any income. You can make withdrawals whenever you need. The current tax year ends on 5 April and the chance to shelter up […]
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