Almost half of Britons anxious about pension planning
A new, independent survey of 2,000 UK adults has found: • Nearly half 45% of UK adults not yet retired avoid thinking about how they will finance their retirement because…
How the Iran Israel escalation is shaking global markets
Global markets are on edge as they asses the sudden escalation in Middle East tensions, but investors are being urged to remain calm, stay invested, and ensure their portfolios are…
Retirement risks and pension pitfalls – UK adults face financial planning black hole
45% of Brits have never updated their will, according to new research from Killik & Co 50% have never spoken to an adviser about their retirement plans And 32% have…
ETF liquidity: what you need to know
Investors buy and sell ETFs via the stock exchange. Popular ETFs change owners every millisecond. When an ETF order book is full then it is highly liquid and investors benefit…
Investing Basics: How to choose an investment trust
Most people are broadly familiar with the concept of a ‘fund’ when it comes to investing but, there are a number of different fund types – writes Christian Leeming. Funds…
Mr Brightside: Say Hello, Wave Goodbye
“You and I, it had to be the Standing joke of the year” The term “from hero to zero” could have been written for the Starmer government. With the exception…
Labour’s economic tone is masterclass in law of unintended consequences
labor’s continual pessimism about the state of the UK economy is likely to be more damaging than the £22 billion deficit they inherited, warns Nigel Green The stark warning from…
Investing Basics: Trading or investing, which one’s better?
When seeking financial independence, which is the better way of generating wealth? Is it investing or is it trading? Guest post from Humbug – a contestant in The Great British…
Trading Secrets Unveiled: Expert Tips for Succeeding in the Financial Markets
Introduction Financial independence the autonomy to make choices about our life without monetary constraints is a goal most aspire to. Trading within the intricate world of the financial market offers…
Investing Basics: Creating an income stream in retirement
In the second pod from Steps to Investing’s Retirement series, independent journalist Moira O’Neill chats to Alice Guy, head of pensions and savings at investing platform interactive investor, and explores…