The first question most people ask about retiring early is, “Can I even do it?” Well, skip ahead and start asking, “How can I retire early?” because the answer is in the UK there is no age limit on when you can retire. And most people can access their pension pot starting at 55 years …
Reports of feeling stressed about money are on the rise. Given everything going on in the world, adding one more stressor can really take a toll on your mental health. We all know worrying solves nothing, so while it won’t fix everything, here are a few simple steps you can take to relieve some of …
Robo-advisors are investing platforms that offer automated financial planning using complex algorithms rather than a catered plan offered by a human. Most robo-advisors ask about your financial situation, what your goals are, and your risk tolerance. Then it uses this information to invest. The better advisor platforms have a mix of investment offerings. From a …
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Most people believe getting a raise, and earning more money, is a good thing that gets them closer to a comfortable retirement. But what if your raise triggers a desire to “upgrade” your life? New car, bigger house, new clothes – all innocent on the surface – but if new expenses equal or surpass your …
Today having a good credit score matters more than ever. It’s not about access to better credit cards with enhanced perks (though that’s true too). A poor score means you’ll pay more for your car, house, even renting and securing a job often requires a credit check. Good news: nobody starts out with a high …
If you are new to investing the first thing you may wonder: why bother at all? Maybe you’re building a stash on your savings account and think that’s enough. Let’s take that example to illustrate why you should start investing, and a checklist before you begin. In our example we have two neighbors. Both have …
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You’ve probably heard of buying Bitcoin, or other alt coins, but there’s other ways to grow your crypto investment without having to buy more you may have not heard of. It’s called “staking” and people are drawn to it because you can earn yields exceeding what’s available from savings accounts. Like savings accounts, there’s no …
Not long ago access to good investment products required you to have a broker or financial advisor. These days some of the best investment tools are on your phone. Below are a list of five apps that are completely changing how we invest. 1. Get a free share worth up to £200 What better way …
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Curious how to earn some extra money with a side hustle? We got you covered. If you’ve been wanting to make extra money, outside of your job or studies, we’ve done all the research for you. No matter if you want to make it from home, or get out of the house, our list of …
Let’s say you got a bonus, or you’ve been saving awhile, and accumulated £10,000 in your account. How do you make the best return on that money? Rarely would you want to leave it in a savings account, when assets like stocks can give you a much higher return, especially with inflation on the rise. …
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