With Halloween and Bonfire night over, Christmas is just around the corner. Adverts for the latest toys and must-have gadgets seem to be everywhere. But have you thought of making a gift to your children or grandchildren that has longer-term value? Instead of...
The recent failure of a promoter of high return investments was a reminder of the dangers of being lured by headline numbers alone. Last year, London Capital and Finance Plc (LCF) marketed what they claimed to be Innovative Finance ISAs offering fixed interest...
Shareholders enjoyed bumper dividend payouts in early 2019, but it’s not all plain sailing. The value of regular dividend payments has increased steadily after the financial crisis of 2008. Dividends paid out by UK-listed companies through to 2018 rose by 85%,...
Understanding your personal biases can help you form investment strategies that work for you across good times and when the going gets tougher Traditional finance theory starts from the principle that markets and their investors are perfectly rational. A quick look...
