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Investing – Asset classes: Part 1/2

Investing – Asset classes: Part 1/2

An ‘asset’ is something you can invest in which will either have an intrinsic value or produce an income. An asset class is a group of securities that have similar characteristics, behave similarly in the marketplace and are subject to the same laws and regulations....
Investing – The Basics: Part Deux!

Investing – The Basics: Part Deux!

Hey there, do you remember last week’s blog where we made a start on the basics of investing? No? Then click here to catch up!! This week we are going to get down and dirty as we discuss just how exciting investing shouldn’t be, here goes!! Diversify We all know not...
Investing – the basics: Part 1

Investing – the basics: Part 1

Last week we discussed WHY you should invest. Assuming you are convinced of the long-term benefits of doing so, and that you have all the essentials in place (such as adequate Human insurance), then you may be wondering how to get started? Objectives Before you start...
Why invest?

Why invest?

If you have money in the bank, even if it’s in a savings account, even if it’s in a Cash ISA – well, then it’s not an investment. THAT, is ‘savings’, and you should keep some of it there for a rainy day, or to pay for the car insurance, or the holiday. But assuming...
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People:

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People:

‘The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People’ is a business and personal development book written by Stephen R. Covey. It is a book that had a profound impact on the way I approached many aspects of my own life, so I thought I would summarise it here for you (although I...