Published in December 2012

How much does financial advice really cost?

by Neil Faulkner | You probably need a financial adviser to help estimate the cost of a financial adviser!

The cheapest global index trackers

by Ed Bowsher | We look at the cheapest ways to invest in stock markets away from the UK.

Six weird ways to make a million

by Cliff D'Arcy | These glittering prizes, awards and rewards need some clever or lucky winners!

The cheapest index trackers

by Ed Bowsher | We look at the funds that offer the cheapest way to invest in the stock market.

Published in November 2012

83% of managed funds are poor investments

by Neil Faulkner | New research provides yet more evidence that funds run by computers do better than funds run by humans, and with less volatility.

Funding Circle offers investors 1% cashback and iPad Mini

by ReenaSewraz | If you're looking to invest you can get 1% cashback and the latest Apple gadget with Funding Circle.

Published in October 2012

Is ethical investing a good idea?

by Ed Bowsher | Ethical investing can make you feel good and make you money at the same time.

Castle Trust HouSA offers chance to cash in on Halifax House Price Index

by John Fitzsimons | Fancy making money from house prices rising, without actually buying property? The new HouSA from Castle Trust tracks the performance of the Halifax House Price Index.

Published in August 2012

Crowdfunding: Invest in green energy with Abundance

by Ed Bowsher | A new crowdfunding service from Abundance offers investors the chance to cash in on green energy.

Why women make better investors

by Neil Faulkner | There is evidence that women make better investors and the reasons for it can be a useful lesson for all who are saving for retirement or otherwise dabbling in the stock market.

Published in July 2012

Retail bonds: make 5.4% a year from the NHS

by Cliff D'Arcy | This bond gives you a tidy income from acting as a landlord to the NHS, but is it safe?

Seedrs: Earn 22% a year on a £10 investment

by Ed Bowsher | It's hard for ordinary people to invest in business start-ups, but a new online platform could make it much easier.

Published in June 2012

Stock market returns without the risk

by Neil Faulkner | Investment products offering both deposit protection and growth provide too little of either.

Nationwide's PIBS replacement is very risky

by Cliff D'Arcy | A new bond from the UK's biggest building society might pay 7% a year, but is highly risky!

Why bond owners will get burned

by Cliff D'Arcy | Investors are buying 'safe haven' British bonds, but the UK's IOUs are ticking time-bombs!

Published in May 2012

Boost your income at low risk

by Cliff D'Arcy | Savers keen to boost their income should check out solid company bonds.

Tracker fund sales soar to record high

by Ed Bowsher | The word is spreading. Tracker funds are the best way to invest in the stock market.

Tesco: new bonds paying up to 3.7%

by ReenaSewraz | As Tesco get competitive across all their fixed rate bonds, we take a look at the accounts paying you the best interest rates on your cash.

How to get higher investment returns with low risk

by Neil Faulkner | High risk doesn't always mean you should expect higher returns, nor low risk, lower returns when it comes to investing your cash.

Published in April 2012

Wine investments: how to avoid the £100m scammers

by Robert Powell | As new reports of fraudulent companies damage the reputation of the wine investment trade, Robert Powell finds out how to tell a profitable Bordeaux from a bogus Blue Nun.

Structured products are still best avoided

by Ed Bowsher | A return of 7.2% a year on your capital sounds good, but it comes from a structured product so I'm not going to invest.

Published in March 2012

Who wants to be a millionaire? Five boring ways to make a million

by Cliff D'Arcy | Forget about the Lottery and EuroMillions -- these are tried and tested ways to become rich!

Published in February 2012

Bonds smash shares

by Ed Bowsher | Stock market investors had a poor 2011 and a poor decade too. But shares should still be a good investment for the next ten years.

How to buy gilts

by Ed Bowsher | Ed Bowsher looks at how you can purchase gilts and whether they're a sensible investment. He also looks at index-linked gilts.

Published in January 2012

The IFAs that rip you off

by Harvey Jones | A new study has highlighted a significant difference between the fees IFAs charge for identical services.

How Britain beat the world in 2011

by Cliff D'Arcy | While shares crashed worldwide last yeare, London was a relative safe haven for investors!

Why gilts matter

by Ed Bowsher | Gilts are massively important. They affect mortgage rates, pensions and the state of the Government's finances. We explain how they work.