Investing Risks To Be Aware Of. In every situation in life, there are two things that will always exist: Uncertainty and Risk. Both are often used interchangeably but should not be. Uncertainty is inherent and exists no matter what. It is an objective feature of our universe. Risk, on the other hand, is in the… Read more
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30+ Life Changing Books I Recommend
30+ Life Changing Books I Recommend – Updated 26 September 2019 Boom! If you’re reading this, then you’ve literally found a treasure map that will lead you to a richer and more fulfilling life. I have been approached many times on this blog to write about books that have been life transforming for me. I’ve… Read more
Ultimate Guide – How to Invest in Peer-to-Peer Lending
Peer-to-Peer lending (P2P) is an alternative investment asset class to the traditional equities, bonds, funds or cash. You might have seen names such as RateSetter, Funding Circle, Zopa etc advertised in London underground or perhaps more generally. P2P lending is a £2.2billion market in the UK and has had extraordinary growth since it began in 2005,… Read more
Understanding Investment Fees and Why It Matters
Today’s post on fees could be mistaken for being boring as it’s usually perceived as admin. However, I can guarantee you that this is probably one of the most important things to focus on as an investor. When you do your grocery shopping, more likely than not, you’d want to know what it costs… Read more
9 Smart Ways To Invest £1,000
9 Smart Ways to Invest £1,000 Congratulations, you’ve got £1,000 to invest! So what should you do next? How should you invest your money without worry? And how can you make it work for you so that you can achieve some of your future goals? If you’re fairly new to investing and don’t know where… Read more
4 Reasons why holding cash is possibly the worst thing you can do
Holding some cash or near cash investments are necessary for being able to meet day to day costs/emergencies whilst being poised for an opportunity. The issue arises where we have most our assets sitting in cash over time, which is a common mistake. Below are a few reasons why this is possibly the worst… Read more