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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.

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November 25, 2024

Five tax traps to avoid in 2025

With taxes at their highest level since World War II, it’s never been more important to stay on top of the rules. A little bit of extra work can go a long way.

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November 15, 2024

How to build a £1m pension pot

How much do you need to stash away in your pension to reach a cool £1 million by the time you retire? It might be closer than you think.

November 8, 2024

Invest in esports

Investing in esports lets you tap into a fast-growing global industry.

November 8, 2024

What do falling interest rates mean for investors?

When interest rates fall, it can shift the investment landscape — but it also creates new opportunities.

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September 4, 2024

Anchorman: get rid of investing bias in 2022

How to minimise behavioural biases when investing.

February 29, 2024

Don’t be such a (cash) drag

The truth is, if too much of your investment portfolio is sitting as cash, this can have a real detrimental impact on your portfolio’s growth.

February 3, 2023

All about appropriateness tests

What you’ll need to pass before you can trade some types of stocks.

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January 11, 2023

What is an ISA?

Learn about ISAs (Individual Savings Accounts) and how they can help you invest tax-efficiently.

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January 5, 2023

15 common myths about ISAs that might hold you back from saving more

The most popular ISA myths and some common misunderstandings.

December 4, 2022

Pocket guide to ISAs

A pocket guide to help you get to grips with what individual savings accounts or ISAs are and how you can use them.

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November 22, 2022

Top UK ETFs

Freetrade looks at how to choose the best UK ETFs for your investment portfolio.

November 18, 2022

The three most common investor mistakes (and how to fix them)

Freetrade examines how overtrading, taking too much risk, and investing emotionally aren't good for long-term investing.

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