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 […]
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 […]
The power of open banking at your fingertips
Have you heard about open banking? This nifty technology lets you connect your online bank accounts to websites and apps so you can see how much money you have and what you’re spending it on. The advantage of open banking is that you can gain a deeper understanding of your money. Not sure why you’re […]
Expert support from Maji’s panel of specialists
There are times in our lives when we need a little extra help. Finance is no exception. Luckily, there are lots of experts out there who can support us! And the benefits of asking for help are clear: getting financial advice, for example, can leave you up to £47,000 better off within a decade. But […]
Renting vs Buying
Unsure whether to rent or think about buying? Check out our post to help you decide. […]
What you need to know about 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 […]
Can money truly buy you happiness?
It’s International Day of Happiness, so we are taking a deep dive into the relationship between wealth and money! Can money truly buy you happiness or is there more to it? Can money buy you happiness? To a certain degree! Money can of course buy you some essentials, from basic necessities to physical gratification (clothes, […]
Who gets my money if I pass away?
Saving for the future is one of the most important things we can do to safeguard ourselves and our loved ones. But if the worst should happen before you get to spend or use the savings, what happens to the money? The outcome might vary depending on the way you’ve saved your money and if […]
Why you should find out your credit score
We always get told that our credit score is important, but what exactly is it and why should we care about it? […]