If you’re currently facing a financial problem and need immediate funding, you’re likely to consider getting a short-term loan. The decision to apply for one is usually out of necessity, …
Where to Get a Cashier’s Check Without a Bank Account
Cashier’s checks are helpful to pay large costs; you may want to issue one when investing in an estate, buying a vehicle, or paying for a mortgage. Whatever the case, …
The Financial Risks of Manufacturing in 2021 – A Clear Breakdown
The United Kingdom was once a manufacturing powerhouse. Between 1809 and 1839, exports tripled from £25 million to £76 million, while imports nearly doubled from £28 million to £52 million …
Investors Can Get a Taste of the FAANGs
The US technology giants have been among the biggest winners from the accelerating digitisation in the workplace and across the economy driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, but doubts are starting …
5 Ways to Improve Your Credit Score in 2021
Are you planning to buy a house or start a new business? You’re probably wondering why banks and alternative lenders almost always ask for your credit rating. There’s value to …
Advantages and Disadvantages of Trading on the FX Market
With trillions of dollars getting traded on it, the Foreign Exchange (FX) market is arguably the largest financial market in the world. For professional traders looking for an opportunity to …
The Critical Role of Exchange Rates in Economic Development
An exchange rate is a ratio used to convert one currency to another. Let’s say $1 was worth €1.13 in this case. All types of currencies are exchanged on worldwide …
A Celebration of Monevator.com
If there’s one British financial institution we can rely upon without the support of the FSCS, it isn’t a bank, building society or state-owned quasi bank/lottery fund. That same entity …
Writing about Personal Finance for a New Era
When I would walk through the crowded aisles of a local book store, the crowd would always dissipate as I reached the self-help section of the book. The self-help genre …
The Impact of Brexit on the UK Fintech Industry – Sink or Swim?
The United Kingdom’s vote to leave the European Union in June 2016 has generated upheaval and uncertainty in practically every industry in the United Kingdom today. There are a number …
4 Types of Economic Reports Influencing the Strength of the Euro
If a trader is seeking trade-worthy news, he or she should concentrate on those that detail the economy of their countries. FX traders prefer to give economic news from Germany …
Top UK Regeneration Hotspots for Property Investment
As people try to find their footing after this rather wobbly year, investors continue to look for their next venture. With London property becoming more challenging to break into, many …
How to Invest in Hedge Funds (UK)
Hedge funds operate in private and release little information to the general public. Yet they’re known as one of the more exciting and interesting forms of collective investment. But how …
Investing in Frontier Markets – Is it Worth the Risk?
Frontier markets are, like the name suggests, on the fringes of the comfort zones of even experienced equity investors. In this article we’ll explain what are frontier markets, how can …
Comprehensive List of Frontier Market Economies
A companion to our article about investing in frontier markets, we’ve analysis the composition of several leading frontier market indices (2021) and summarised the results below. There is no generally …
Domestic v International Investing – No Brainer?
A decision that all investors will have to make when choosing what to invest in is whether to limit themselves to investing in the best companies from their domestic stock …
Book Review: The Universal Tactics of Successful Trend Trading
The Universal Tactics of Successful Trend Trading (click to see price) is a companion to The Universal Principles of Successful Trend Trading: Essential Knowledge for All Traders in All Markets, …
Why Are Stockbrokers So Expensive?
Why are stockbrokers so expensive? Stockbrokers and investing platforms can sometimes offer what feels like a pricey service. With user-friendly self-service tools to place trade orders yourself, it seems like …
How to Start a Career in Accountancy
Becoming an accountant is a sound proposition in a world where finance rules, keeping track of money is a central demand of most businesses. It is a career option that …
How Are Investments Taxed?
Frustrated by the prospect of generating an excellent financial return on your investments but then having to pay half of it over to the tax authority? This guide to how …
Is Investing Gambling? Both Sides of the Debate
Investing is occasionally referred to as gambling. A Google search for ‘stock market’ and ‘casino’ yields over 51,000,000 results. We’ll present the arguments on both sides of the question ‘is …
What You Need to Know About the Stock Market
Various markets are available for investment, and the stock one is among them. Everyone who wants to generate some income by trading on it needs to learn some essential things. …
Cryptocurrency In The UK: 10 Things Investors Need To Know
Unlike traditional currencies, cryptocurrencies are different because they’re based on peer-to-peer technology. Plus, the value of these digital currencies is affected by the demand and supply on the market. Fiat …
Solicitor Responsibilities When Investing in Property
Investing in property involves a lot of legal paperwork, tough decisions and a few stressful scenarios. Sometimes it’s better to leave the complicated tasks to the professionals so you can …
The Top UK Hedge Funds (UK)
Updated 19 September 2021. Our ranking of the best UK hedge funds has been updated for 2021. For an introduction to the structure, strategies and performance of hedge funds, visit …
The Best Companies to Invest In (2023)
Stock picking requires immense skill and the best information available. This guide to the best companies to invest in for 2023 aims to arm you with data and shortlists to …
The Best Funds to Invest In (2023)
How to invest in funds Pick a well-regarded stockbroker from the list below to buy units in any major investment fund: Best domestic & international equity funds to invest in …
What to Invest in
This article is regularly updated and continues to be expanded. Last updated 19 September 2021. Welcome to our comprehensive article detailing virtually every conceivable investment opportunity available to you. We’ll …
Situations Where You Should Not Get a Cash Loan
With small cash loans abundantly available, it’s easy for people to get carried away and open up new lines of credit without a repayment strategy in place. Some individuals are …
Why Do Shares Produce a Higher Financial Return than Bonds or Cash?
This is a finance theory article that answers a common question of curious investors when they start investing. It’s very apparent that over most long time horizons shares outperformance bonds …
How to Start Investing As a Beginner
If you’re looking for a good place to put a lump sum or want to earn a better return on your existing savings, you might be considering investing. In this …
A Beginner’s Guide to Commercial Real Estate Investing
Commercial Real Estate has blown up recently and offers a wealth of opportunities in expanding investors’ portfolios everywhere. Now more than ever, it has become more accessible and easier to …
How Much Have Properties Increased in Value Over the Last 12 Months?
The surge in real UK house prices is nothing new, with rapid and sustained price growth having gripped the market for years now. This year’s surge has been particularly pronounced, …
Why Install a Centralized HVAC System?
This article is part of our business tips series, written in conjunction with our guide to the best business books in the UK. Each week we pick a topic which …
What Type of Investing is Right for You?
When someone mentions ‘investing’, our mind often wanders to one of two things – those busy stock exchange offices or real estate purchasing. You imagined one of the two, right? …
How to Save for a House Deposit – The Ultimate Guide
Which house prices reaching historic highs in recent months, more and more of you have been asking for help on saving your way towards a house deposit. Saving a house …
Insurance Industry – 8 Trends You Should Be on The Lookout In 2021
The insurance industry has undergone profound change over the past few years. It is still a growing industry, as businesses and individuals will always need insurance. It gives them financial …
Emergency Fund: Tips to Keep the Right Budget
Now all over the world, there is a very difficult financial situation that requires you to maximize concentration and study the basics of financial literacy. Need Emergency Money? Lifebuoy for …
7 Ways To Reduce Fraud With Your Shopify Store
Shopify is a wild and robust e-commerce platform for taking your business online. If you’re a Shopify store owner, you’ve probably been approached by people claiming to be Shopify specialists …
Top 10 Types of Investments: What Will Make You the Most Money?
Investing is a great way to double your savings, prepare for any emergencies and ensure a comfortable future for yourself. The Coronavirus pandemic is proof of how crucial it is …
An Overview of Crypto SNACK
People have different takes on cryptocurrencies. There’s a section that is advocating for its widespread adoption. Then, there’s the other section that is wondering why anyone would consider investing in …
Here’s How You Can Eliminate Revenue Leakage Today
In an ideal world, it would be easy for a business to stay on top of its profitability situation and not bleed cash because of delays or inefficiencies. But in reality, …
One Lucky Financial Expert Reader Could Win a £100 Experience
Welcome to the 2021 UK Money Blogger giveaway. Each year, this website, alongside a group of other friendly money bloggers, hosts a simple competition to win a great prize. It’s …
How to Qualify for Personal Loans with Bad Credit
There are instances where you can qualify for a loan even if you have bad credit. The lender may not have any requirements for having good credit, or you may …
Ecologi Tree Planting Update #9 – August 2021
The eco train rolls onwards! In August 2021, thanks to growing advertising revenues we made the largest donation to date to Ecologi to fund our tree planting campaign. To those …
More Than Discounts: 3 Advantages Of Cheap Train Tickets
Train travel in England is a convenient and fun experience. You’ll not only reach your destination quickly but also get to enjoy the sights along the way. If the trip …
How to Prime a Property to Sell for More Money
Investors often believe that investing in property is all about the purchase process. However, if you think of the long term time horizon, the eventual sale of an investment property …
Using The Classic Benjamin Graham Approach to Value Investing
Are you planning to invest in the stock market and want to get the perfect strategy? Investments involve a large amount of money. For this reason, you have to be …
5 Basic Ways Investing in Forex Differs From Stocks – How To Opt for the Right One?
With the increasing number of investors all around the world, the diversity of instruments for trading are noticeably expanding as well. For novice traders, apart from the evident concern of …
5 Benefits of Investing in a SIPP
When it comes to retirement planning, you need to understand how pensions work. Simply put, a pension is the total amount of money you receive when you exit the workforce. …