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What is income drawdown?

Dummy’s guide to income drawdown

Income drawdown is becoming an increasingly popular option for people entering retirement because it lets you take control of your pension savings and choose how...

Tue, 19/04/2016 - 10:25

Why events Stateside could determine the upside in your portfolio

By the end of Friday 15 April, 15 members of America’s elite S&P 500 index will have reported first quarter numbers. Within the next fortnight,...

Thu, 14/04/2016 - 16:59

Shares article - The big fight: why investing is the knock-out champion versus cash

The big fight: why investing is the knock-out champion versus cash

It is not just how much you invest but how early you invest which can make the difference to the size of your savings pot.

Failing...

Fri, 08/04/2016 - 16:43

Weekly article - Enhanced income funds explained

Enhanced income funds explained

These are tough times to be an income investor. Interest rates anchored at an historic 0.5% low for the past seven years and dividend stalwarts...

Fri, 08/04/2016 - 09:28

Shares article - Hitch a ride with commuters’ top stocks

Hitch a ride with commuters’ top stocks

Ever thought about trying to profit from your daily commute? According to data from the TUC more than 3 million people spend two or more...

Thu, 31/03/2016 - 10:37

Weekly article - How dividend growth can help to boost total returns

How dividend growth can help to boost total returns

Most investors tend to think of income investing as a matter of finding the fattest yield and harvesting the dividends. But our research shows that...

Thu, 31/03/2016 - 10:01

Shares article - Five steps to help your investment journey

Five steps to help your investment journey

Have a goal

Knowing why you want to invest and how much time you have to hit that target is very important if you want...

Thu, 24/03/2016 - 11:15

Weekly article - Transport stocks help to drive the spring rally

Transport stocks help to drive the spring rally

For the moment, it seems, transportation stocks are taking flight and at the same time sending the bears scurrying for cover. One of this column’s...

Wed, 23/03/2016 - 17:19

Shares article - How to retire in style

How to retire in style

Three income funds for later in life.

New pension rules give us much greater flexibility in accessing our pension funds at retirement. One increasingly-popular option is...

Tue, 22/03/2016 - 15:41

Shares article - Invest your way to sun, sea and sand with an ISA

Invest your way to sun, sea and sand with an ISA

If you’re dreaming of a holiday in a far-flung part of the world, investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA could be your ticket...

Tue, 22/03/2016 - 10:44

Chancellor opens alphabet soup of ISAs and sours on sugary drinks

The Treasury seemed to resemble a colander rather than a Government department in the run up to this year’s Budget, at least judging...

Fri, 18/03/2016 - 12:14

Emerging markets start to show signs of life

Regular readers will be (perhaps painfully) aware for this column’s penchant for quoting the old market maxim: “You can have good news and cheap stocks,...

Fri, 18/03/2016 - 10:43

Central banks

Central banks take centre stage once more

 

The European Central Bank’s decision on Thursday 10 March to unveil a new four-pronged stimulus package begins a key week for policy decisions from the...

Mon, 14/03/2016 - 09:13

Weekly article - FTSE 100 reaches critical stage

FTSE 100 reaches critical stage in its battle to beat the bear

After a brief flirtation with bear market territory and a 20% peak-to-trough decline, the FTSE 100 is now rallying, leaving investors to decide whether the...

Mon, 07/03/2016 - 15:51

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Investing in Technology: Outlook and key themes for the technology sector in 2016

Technology was one of the clear winners in 2015, amid a generally lacklustre year for stock markets. The Nasdaq finished the year nearly 6% ahead...

Mon, 07/03/2016 - 09:18

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