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Mutual funds 101

Easy-to-understand guides that break down mutual funds, from beginner to advanced, so that you can invest more confidently.

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Investing 101

Everything you need to know before your start your investing journey.

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Pensions 101

Easy-to-understand guides that break down self-invested pensions (SIPPs), from beginner to advanced, so that you can invest more confidently.

January 5, 2022

The (more realistic) ISA millionaire

How being a steady and ardent saver can help you grow your investment pot and become an ISA millionaire.

December 21, 2021

How to start a pension

Starting a pension is one of the best ways to build long-term financial security.

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December 16, 2021

Self-employed pensions

If you're self-employed, setting up a pension is one of the smartest ways to plan for the future.

December 9, 2021

Types of pension

Different pension types in the UK. Learn how workplace pensions, personal pensions and the state pension work.

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November 24, 2021

What is a pension and how do pensions work?

A pocket guide to pensions. Learn about how pensions work, pension types and reasons to have a pension in minutes.

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October 6, 2021

Your three-minute pension check-in

Find out the three important pension questions to ask yourself now, and how they could aid your retirement planning.

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August 1, 2021

Do I need to get every stock pick right?

Freetrade discusses how to make money even when you pick the wrong stock.

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June 29, 2021

I’m up 100%, should I sell?

Deciding whether to sell depends on your goals, time frame and confidence in the company.

June 28, 2021

IKEA’s DIY investing kit

The IKEA effect is a behavioural bias which can affect how we invest.

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June 10, 2021

Freetrade’s 10 (+1) investment principles

10 investment principles to help you start investing the right way, or to serve as a reminder of the basics and keep you on track.

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June 4, 2021

Five things you shouldn’t do when you invest

Five useful to know things you shouldn’t do when investing in stocks and shares in order to get better returns.

June 3, 2021

Investment trusts explained

Investment trusts are funds that pool investors’ money to buy a range of assets.

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