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How to use expected investment returns to build or sanity check your financial plans

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Where to find and how to use global CAPE data

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Investing for 100-year olds

The good news is you’re living longer. The bad news is the government wants your pension fund to be in bonds. We need to think harder about longevity.

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Historical asset class returns (UK)

Here’s some handy data on historical asset class returns for the UK.

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Second only to his investment performance is the way Warren Buffett has not ripped off his shareholders and investors over time.

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Buying an investment trust on a discount can boost your returns. Here’s how!

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We tackle the thorny old problem of SIPPs vs ISAs, and as usual there’s no clear winner…

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These are the investments you should put into your ISAs and SIPPs first in order to maximise your tax breaks.

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The complete guide to investing in a stocks and shares ISA including how it works, the rules, your allowance, tax breaks, costs, eligible funds and inheritance wrinkles.

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New home owners shouldn’t get too smug about leaving their renting days behind. They’re effectively renting money from the bank!

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Some people are stricken by investing paralysis, unable to commit and waiting for an ideal tomorrow that never comes.

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Investment trust discounts and premiums

Investment trusts on a discount enable you to get more assets for your money. Or, if you like throwing money away, you can buy a trust at a premium.

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You can make a lot of money if you already have a lot of money…

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Everyone knows to put money aside in a cash savings just in case something goes wrong… don’t they?

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Nominee accounts: what you need to know

Did you know that the shares you own are unlikely to be held in your own name? If not, then this piece tells you what you need to know.

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Rich friends, poor friends

Having rich friends may make you richer. But as ever, don’t count on that making you any happier.

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