Lessons to learn from the Neil Woodford scandal
Be very careful before entrusting your money to a high-profile fund manager. They can lose their stellar status very quickly....
23 June, 2022
Wealth Extras
How to stay rational in volatile markets
Stock market volatility can be very uncomfortable for investors. It can also lead us to make irrational decisions....
08 June, 2022
Why multi manager funds are best avoided
One of the most popular types of funds you can invest in is called a multi-manager fund. But is it a good idea to invest in a multi-manager fund? ...
23 May, 2022
Working out when to retire
We often hear people say they enjoy retirement so much that they wish they’d retired earlier. But others retire and then decide they did it too soon. ...
07 May, 2022
Is active or passive best for emerging markets?
Something we often hear is that, if you invest in emerging markets, then the best way to do it is via an actively managed fund...
25 April, 2022
Become aware of what you’re spending
A hugely important aspect of financial wellbeing is the ability to control our spending. Human beings are hardwired for instant gratification. ...
08 April, 2022
Cryptocurrencies are very risky
One of the big developments in global finance in recent years has been the growth of digital currencies known as cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. But, as an investment, they are extremely risky....
23 March, 2022
Why retirement spending is a minefield
There are two distinct phases to the wealth management process — there’s the accumulation phase, when you’re building your wealth, and there’s the decumulation phase, when you’re effectively living off that wealth....
09 March, 2022
You need to have a retirement plan
Leaving work and seeking a new life for ourselves beyond the workplace is one of the biggest changes we face in our lives today. You need to have a retirement plan....
23 February, 2022
Know who your friends are
A common mistake that investors make is to assume that product providers have their best interests at heart. In fact, their primary motive is to generate profits....
09 February, 2022