What is Diversification?

Diversifying your investments

By Catherine Thomas-Humphreys, The Finfluencer In investing terms, diversification is the word that describes the phrase “don’t put all of your eggs in one basket”. But what does that mean and how do we go about it? When you focus on one investment type, and it fails or falls, you risk losing all your “eggs”. […]

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Am I ready to invest?

by Catherine Thomas-Humphreys (www.thefinfluencer.co.uk) Before diving into the world of investing, it’s crucial to take a step back and evaluate your financial foundation and goals. ‘Am I ready to invest?’ is a complex question that involves research, understanding financial commitment. Investing can offer a powerful way to grow your money over time, but it isn’t […]

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Choosing an investment platform

By Catherine Thomas-Humphreys (www.thefinfluencer.co.uk) Think of an investing platform simply like a financial supermarket.   In the same way you go to Tesco to buy all your food, you go to a platform to buy your investment account and then the investments within that account. It’s an online service that an investor can use in order […]

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What you need to know about Lasting Power of Attorney

lasting power of attorney

Written in conjunction with Catherine Thomas-Humphreys, aka The Finfluencer. A power of attorney is a legal document that allows you (the donor) to give another person (the attorney) the right to make decisions on your behalf. You choose the person or people in charge of making decisions which affect you  You make things easier, quicker […]

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