Archives for Investment and Savings - Page 2
Shares and bonds for long term investing – a short critique
An investment advisor will typically propose a mix of shares and bonds for your portfolio, but how do we know…
Should I transfer my final salary pension to a SIPP?
Final salary pensions are believed to be the best pensions available On the plus side, they are impervious to market…
Investing for the Future
Investing for the future isn't just about making money. It's about saving for things you will want in your later…
Young suffer as pensioners continue to prosper, says IFS
Young people have suffered a drop in income since the financial crisis, but pensioners have enjoyed a big rise, the…
Setting out an Ethical Investment Policy
An Ethical Investment Policy reflects your or your organisation's values, but can we be sure this leads to our desired…
Fool’s Gold – April 1st Special
Fool's Gold, otherwise known as Iron Sulphide, had a reputation for attracting easily-fooled prospectors But the use of the term…
Crowdfunding adventures continue
Last year, crowdfunding was not much more than a word to me But now I've got my hands just a…
Crowdfunding comes of age
Crowdfunding is an old idea which is starting to boom with more and more funding platforms coming online It's hard…
Tax relief on pension savings
In the UK, there is a complicated relationship that defines tax relief on pensions savings. It can be made much…
Five ways of Thinking your way to Saving Money
Saving money, especially in December when we spend more than any other time of the year, might seem impossible. But…