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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.
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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.
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June 3, 2021
Investment trusts explained
Investment trusts are funds that pool investors’ money to buy a range of assets.
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June 1, 2021
How to invest in ETFs
ETFs are a simple, low-cost way to invest in a wide range of companies or sectors.
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May 20, 2021
Is crypto right for your ISA?
Crypto isn’t currently allowed in a stocks and shares ISA.
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May 14, 2021
What is a REIT?
We explain the ins and outs of one of the most popular routes to real estate investing.
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May 7, 2021
Everything you need to know about selling your shares
Everything you need to know about selling your shares, including 5 questions you should ask yourself to make sure that is the right time to sell.

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Tools & Calculators
Helpful tools and resources for every kind of investor.
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Dictionary
Simple explanations for complicated jargon.

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