Years ago, deciding where to put your long-term money was a toss-up between a savings account and a few blue-chip shares. Nowadays, you can pretty much park your hard-earned anywhere.
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Scotsman: Investors Shy Away From Equity Market
INVESTMENT activity in July suffered its traditional summer slowdown, as retail investors sank their money mainly into bonds and institutional investors were again net sellers.
Motley Fool: Red Hot Trackers
It’s the moment that many investors have been waiting for — an easy way to invest in the red hot commodities market without trading futures or taking physical delivery.
MoneyExpert: Cash Machine Fraud Soars Says Sainsbury’s
Fraud at cash machines increased by 260 per cent between 2000 and 2005 new research by Sainsbury’s bank has revealed.
Motley Fool: HYPeractive
Due to popular demand I will shortly be commencing my fourth high yield portfolio on the main Motley Fool site which people may be surprised to learn I’m going to call HYP4.
Scotsman: Big Can Be Beautiful If You Pick Your Stocks With Care
NOT long ago, I was asked by a journalist whether I felt large cap stocks represented an attractive investment opportunity. My response was a definite maybe.
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Scotsman: Multi-manager Approach Pays Off For EIT In Long Term
Paddling against the flow can lead to investment suicide. But Fidelity, manager of Edinburgh Investment Trust, believes it can produce results against the odds.
Motley Fool: Top Cash Child Trust Funds
Anyone who’s had a baby in the last four years will have been entitled to the government’s £250 lump sum (more for families on low incomes) to invest in a Child Trust Fund. Although the money can’t be touched until the child reaches 18 years of age, it’s free from income and capital gains tax.
Motley Fool: Make Your Child A Money Expert
Imagine your children being taught basic finance skills such as household budgeting, debt management and balancing chequebooks. Top that with the vitally important understanding of compound interest and other investment principles and you’d feel your kids were equipped to manage their finances in the real world, wouldn’t you?
MoneyExpert: Surge In Demand For Ethical Investment Advice
There has been an increase of over 100 per cent in those people seeking advice on ethical investments, according to IFA Promotions.