How much of my income should I save or invest?

If you are thinking about saving or investing some of your income, you’ve come to the right place! There is no set rule on how much to put away as the amount will really depend on your goals and financial situation. Read on to see how you can work out your goals and how to save for them.

What’s happening with Crypto Markets?

Cryptocurrencies have seen a crazy week with bitcoin dipping 20% after an all-time high of $42,122 on January 8th. There is supposed to be a bullish market ahead, with altcoins to follow. Time to buy the crypto dips before they fly high!

Does working from home really save you money?

There are a lot of financial benefits that come to mind when you work from home rather than commuting to the office. With the average Brit saving £55 per week working from home, this gives you a monthly chunk to invest. But are you saving as much money as the average?

Trading 101: Alternative Investments

Alternative investments can open the door to diversifying your portfolio and building some great profit over the years. When you think of investing, you probably didn’t think of annuities, angel investing or even art! But alternative investments can protect against risk by mixing up what you invest in.

What is the January Effect?

It’s a new year! Typically January sees great rises in stock price that sets out the success of markets for the year ahead. Will we see markets rise this month, considering the heavy economic burden of the pandemic? Read on to understand more.

2020: Year of the Bitcoin Boom

Bitcoin price quadruples over 2020, beating shares and gold. Bitcoin has gained 269% compared to the 45% for Nasdaq. But why this year? Despite arguments over the status of bitcoin, cryptocurrency remains hugely popular. The increased exposure and public understanding of crypto over the past few years has boosted demand for the limited supply sky-rocketing its price.

Brexit borders and US stimulus | Latest stock market news

This year of breaking news is not over. Brexit borders and the US stimulus package delivery nods a bumpy road ahead for stock markets. Global stocks fell on Monday as the new coronavirus strain in the UK (which is up to 70% more transmissible) threatens global travel. Read on to find out more.

Want to invest in property? The pros and cons of stamp duty cuts.

Property sales to investors last month were the highest in the past 4 years. The stamp duty cuts earlier this year meant homebuyers don’t have to pay stamp duty on properties up to £500,000 until April 2021. Buyers could save up to £15,000 if they choose the right home. So should you invest in property?

Price Predictions: Apple

Apple Inc. (AAPL) is a household name known for their innovative products but will they continue to perform well with iPhone sales steadily decreasing over the past three years?

Social Trading | Why you should get involved

Social trading is a great way to trade markets by replicating positions and discussing trades with other traders. If you don’t want to invest time in analysing opportunities then social trading could provide you a quicker entry point into trading markets successfully.