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What is a Dividend? Tax and Yields Explained
When a company periodically rewards their shareholders with a cash payout, those are known as dividends.
How to Buy Shares: A Step-by-Step Guide
Buying shares isn’t as complicated as it might seem. Read on to find out what you need to know about shares and how to make an investment.
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What is an Investment Trust?
An investment trust is a company with a fixed number of shares in a stock exchange that it sells to investors and then pools the money to make investments on…
How Unit Trusts and Open-Ended Investment Companies (OEICs) Make Money
Unit trusts and open-ended investment companies (OEICs) let you combine your money with others to invest in an established portfolio of assets.
Hyperinflation Explained
Hyperinflation happens when the costs of goods and services rise by 50% or more each month. It’s rare but catastrophic.
What are interest rates and what do they mean?
A high interest rate can help if you are saving by adding more money to your deposit. A low interest rate can benefit if you are a borrower as less…
How the Bank of England Base Rate Affects You
The Bank of England base rate can influence how you manage your finances. A high base rate is good for savers, while a low base rate is good for borrowers.
What is diversification?
Diversification is a way of reducing potential risks and increasing potential returns by spreading your investments across different assets.
What is a Dividend? Tax and Yields Explained
When a company periodically rewards their shareholders with a cash payout, those are known as dividends.
Dividend Tax Rates 2024/25
HMRC requires you to pay tax on all types of income, including from dividend payments. But your allowance is in play, and there are varying rates.
Reinvesting: What you Need to Know
Reinvesting means using dividends, interest or other forms of income to buy more shares. For some this holds advantages, but it might not be right for others.
How to Buy Shares: A Step-by-Step Guide
Buying shares isn’t as complicated as it might seem. Read on to find out what you need to know about shares and how to make an investment.
Bonds: What They Do and How They Can Work for You
Bonds are loans made to a government or company and paid back with interest, offer regular income and can be income streams and a potential financial cushion during economic downturns.
Investment Platforms Explained
If you’re just starting out investing, you might need a place to do it. Learn what an investment platform is, how to choose one and the costs and benefits involved.
Investing Guide and How to Get Started
You may have considered investing but aren’t sure where to start. Read on to discover the investment basics you need to know.
How to Choose a Financial Adviser
Learn what qualifications a financial adviser must have and what questions you should ask of one.