Managing your investments

How much time do I need to spend researching and monitoring investments?

How you choose to invest your money is an important decision, but it doesn’t need to be a time consuming one.

While choosing individual...

Thu, 15/05/2025 - 15:50

Should I opt out of my workplace pension and think about retirement savings later in life?

Workplace pensions can be incredibly powerful savings vehicles. Your contributions are topped up by additional money from your employer and the government that can double...

Fri, 09/05/2025 - 08:06

What the second UK interest rate cut of the year means for investments, savings and mortgages

The Bank of England has cut UK interest rates to 4.25% and this has a major impact on personal finances. It is the lowest level...

Thu, 08/05/2025 - 17:13

Are you adding to the £280bn cash in accounts paying no interest?

If you want one figure to sum up the apathy of the UK’s savers, it’s the fact that £280 billion is sitting in accounts earning...

Tue, 06/05/2025 - 16:16

How to invest when you’re not interested in finance

The finance industry is often associated with Wolf of Wall Street and finance ‘bros’ whose main interest is talking up crypto. You might think investing...

Thu, 01/05/2025 - 10:57

How AJ Bell DIY investors navigated the Liberation Day sell-off and recovery

The way individuals responded to the market sell-off depended on their own personal circumstances. However, there were clear trends among AJ Bell’s DIY investors who...

Tue, 29/04/2025 - 09:23

Tariffs have rocked US government bonds – are they still safe?

When equity markets experience turbulence, people have historically held tight to their bonds in the hope they provide a cushion for portfolios.

Even though...

Wed, 23/04/2025 - 15:04

Should I wait for the markets to pick up before investing?

After an extended period of high returns, the stock market took a tumble in the past month that has rattled some investors.

Despite the...

Tue, 22/04/2025 - 13:58

How money market funds and gilts can fit in a portfolio

Investors have flocked to money market funds in recent years, attracted by the high rates on offer after the sharp rise in interest rates since...

Thu, 17/04/2025 - 09:28

Am I ready to start investing? A four-step checklist

There can be significant advantages to investing your money rather than saving it in the bank. The returns can potentially be greater over time than...

Thu, 17/04/2025 - 08:03

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