Buying foreign shares is easier than you think – here's how to do it
Buying foreign shares is easier than you think – here's how to do it
UK investors are increasingly turning their attention to shares listed in the US and beyond. Cris Sholto Heaton looks at five common questions about t…
11 Jun 2021
FOMO versus fundamentals
FOMO versus fundamentals
We're living in a time of great emotional, social and economic upheaval – is this driving our investment decisions?
21 Apr 2021
Why was Deliveroo’s IPO such a disaster? And what should investors do now?
Why was Deliveroo’s IPO such a disaster? And what should investors do now?
Takeaway delivery service Deliveroo had a stinker of an IPO – the share price immediately dropped by around a third. John Stepek looks at what went wr…
1 Apr 2021
Invest in a better future for your kids with an ethical Jisa
Invest in a better future for your kids with an ethical Jisa
If you’re looking for a home for your children’s Jisa allowances this year, why not contribute to a better future with The Big Exchange?
31 Mar 2021
Young investors could bet on NFTs over traditional investments
Young investors could bet on NFTs over traditional investments
The first batch of child trust funds and Junior Isas are maturing. But young investors could be tempted to bet their proceeds on digital baubles such …
29 Mar 2021
Why you should still put money into a cash Isa
Why you should still put money into a cash Isa
Interest rates may be lousy, but tax-free saving into a cash Isa is still a good idea.
23 Feb 2021
Online Isa & Sipp providers cost comparison table
Online Isa & Sipp providers cost comparison table
Below is a breakdown of the charges levied by some of the most popular online Isa platforms for funds and stocks & shares. Click on the broker name to…
5 Jan 2021
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Sipps versus Isas: which one suits long-term savers best?
Sipps versus Isas: which one suits long-term savers best?
Both Sipps and Isas are tax-efficient long-term savings vehicles. David Prosser explains the advantages of using one over the other.
7 Dec 2020
Where to put your savings now that NS&I has cut its rates
Where to put your savings now that NS&I has cut its rates
National Savings & Investments (NS&I) has slashed its interest rates. There are now much better deals for your savings elsewhere, says Ruth Jackson Ki…
2 Oct 2020
Child trust funds are about to bring a windfall for teenagers
Child trust funds are about to bring a windfall for teenagers
The first child trust funds are maturing in September, says Ruth Jackson-Kirby. But what should teenagers do with the money?
31 Aug 2020
Look beyond cash Isas to stocks and shares
Look beyond cash Isas to stocks and shares
Interest rates on cash Isa accounts are too low and stocks do better over the long term. Consider a stocks and shares Isa instead.
7 Jul 2020
Lifetime Isa penalty cut offers a crisis lifeline
Lifetime Isa penalty cut offers a crisis lifeline
The withdrawal penalty on lifetime individual savings accounts has been cut in an attempt to help struggling savers.
8 May 2020
Innovative Finance Isas available to invest in now
Innovative Finance Isas available to invest in now
Innovative Finance Isas have been around since April 2016, but are only now becoming widely available. Here, we present a comprehensive list of IFIsas…
5 Mar 2020
Beware of cash Isa scams
Beware of cash Isa scams
Fraudsters have been targeting savers by offering unrealistically high interest rates on cash Isas.
19 Nov 2019
Child Trust Funds: where is your child’s cash?
Child Trust Funds: where is your child’s cash?
Your offspring may have a child trust fund tucked away. If so, their money is being consumed by fees
15 Oct 2019
Stocks beat cash and bonds over the long term
Stocks beat cash and bonds over the long term
Far more cash Isas are set up than stocks and shares Isas, says Marina Gerner. That's odd given the higher returns from stocks in the long run.
19 Apr 2019
Should you get your child a Jisa?
Should you get your child a Jisa?
If you have any money left over once you’ve used up your tax-free allowances, you could consider a junior Isa for your children. But keep an eye on no…
15 Mar 2019
Aim shares: make your Isa less taxing
Aim shares: make your Isa less taxing
Once considered too risky for an Isa, Aim shares can offer some valuable tax benefits to adventurous investors.
15 Mar 2019
VCTs, EIS and SEIS: tax relief for brave investors
VCTs, EIS and SEIS: tax relief for brave investors
If you can stomach the risk involved in backing a company in its early stages, consider VCTs, the EIS and the SEIS. Generous tax breaks are on offer.
15 Mar 2019
Shares Isas: protect your assets from the taxman
Shares Isas: protect your assets from the taxman
Escape capital-gains and dividend taxes on investments ranging from stocks to corporate bonds with a shares Isa. Here’s how to find one that suits you…
15 Mar 2019
Isas: Where to stash your cash
Isas: Where to stash your cash
If you put your savings in a cash Isa, you will never be liable for tax, regardless of how much interest you accumulate. Here is an overview of the to…
15 Mar 2019
IF Isas: look beyond stocks and bonds
IF Isas: look beyond stocks and bonds
You can now put a wide range of alternative investments in the tax-free wrapper, with the Innovative Finance Isa, (IF Isa). But tread carefully.
15 Mar 2019