Learning Paths

No-one (normal) wakes up and takes a sudden rampant interest in the stockmarket overnight. We typically need to think about investments because something has happened in our lives. We have a goal. A target. A need. Here are some of the key financial lifestages people go through.

Learn by Investment Goal

Making your first investment

How to take the plunge - help and advice

Making your first investment
Divorce – the financial bits

Splitting the assets in half. Such fun :0(

Divorce – the financial bits
First flat

Tips for getting onto the housing ladder

Saving for your first property
Retirement

Saving for retirement - practical tips and ideas

Retirement

Wary Women

In your 40s and 50s. Suspicious about shares and spivs.

Wary Women
Everyday Entrepreneurs

Running a small business can be a lonely gig

Everyday Entrepreneurs
Giving Grandparents

Helping your kids with their kids - and making the most of your stash too

Giving Grandparents
Suspicious Savers

You think investing is like gambling. But interest rates are SO low!

Suspicious Savers
Tired Parents

You know more about Peppa Pig than anyone sane should

Tired Parents
Distressed Divorced

Yup. It takes twice as long and costs twice as much as you thought.

Distressed Divorced
Rebellious Renters

Saving for that first flat feels like a big hill to climb - help!

Rebellious Renters
Dependable Dads

In your 50s and 60s, juggling the kids, a nice holiday and don't mention the pension word!

Dependable Dads
Intrepid Investors

A few tricks for old dogs! You've invested before but we've got a few ideas to share...

Intrepid Investors