October 2011

Index funds are simpler than ETFs

October 31, 2011

Should a passive investor plump for ETFs or index funds? The first factor to consider is which is the simplest option.

Weekend reading: Fat cats of the land

October 29, 2011

Read all about it: Executive pay is soaring, based on little but their ability to capture a great salary from compliant boards and shareholders.

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An investor among the anti-capitalists

October 28, 2011

I went to London to visit St Paul’s, and all I got was this crummy t-shirt saying money isn’t real but everyone should have more of it.

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How to lifestyle Vanguard LifeStrategy funds

October 25, 2011

A quick ‘n’ easy technique that lifestyles Vanguard’s LifeStrategy funds so you are not exposed to excess risk on the glide path to retirement.

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Weekend reading: 11% real returns for a decade from shares?

October 22, 2011

If history is any guide, the next decade could see an 11% per year return from shares. Are you invested accordingly?

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Types of entrepreneurs

October 21, 2011

There are many different types of entrepreneur, which is good news if you plan to make your fortune and you can’t stand Richard Branson.

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Vanguard LifeStrategy funds turn passive investing catatonic

October 18, 2011

Vanguard’s LifeStrategy funds enable passive investors to buy a bumper pack of index funds that offers a globally diversified portfolio but requires less maintenance than an Easter Island statue.

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Which iPhone 4S deal is the best?

October 13, 2011

You can save yourself around £150 if you get the best iPhone 4GS deal. Breaking down the costs on a monthly basis is helpful.

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Weekend reading: Genius speech

October 8, 2011

More Steve Jobs, then a slew of investing and money articles from around the Web. I regret not writing a gushing post about Steve Jobs earlier this week. Instead I prevaricated and made the point that Steve Jobs’ legacy could be to put off would-be entrepreneurs who didn’t happen to be a once-in-a-generation genius. That [...]

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