Category Archives: Investments
What is an investment?
When someone makes an investment two things will happen. Firstly they are supplying money for capitalism to take place. This may be in the form of a loan from a bank in which they have deposited their capital in return … Continue reading
The Chancellors Autumn Statement 2012
This afternoon the Chancellor of the Exchequer stood up in the House of Commons to deliver his Autumn Statement. Here’s the headlines and what they mean. FUEL The 3p-a-litre increase in fuel duty, planned for next January, is cancelled. This … Continue reading
Cash ISAs – Are they the real deal?
Many savers (I won’t use the term investors) are attracted to cash ISAs for 2 reasons; Monies are helds in a tax free environment Minimal risk I can’t argue with either except perhaps when the following question is asked; “Why … Continue reading
Saving versus investing
DAY 4 – Financial Planning Week 2012 Now that you’ve got a surplus of cash to cover regular, planned short term and emergency expenditure you can start thinking about what to do with your surplus cash. Remember from day 1 … Continue reading
Amnesia at the FSA?
Big stuff in the news from the FSA today about an index tracking investment philosophy and independence. They seem to have forgotten about their conclusions as to the value of active fund management. The following exchange took place during a hearing of … Continue reading
