Do-it-yourself investing is becoming increasingly popular nowadays, but if you have a significant sum of money to invest, or have accumulated a large investment in your ISAs or pensions and want to change tack and start drawing an income for your retirement, you may prefer to get professional advice. […]
Guide Category: Advice
Types of advisers
All financial advisers have to be approved or authorised by the regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority. They must all pass the same qualifications and meet the same requirements to ensure they are providing suitable advice. […]
Why do I have to pay for financial advice?
Since the beginning of 2013, consumers have had to pay for financial advice. This followed the introduction of new rules by the government as a result of the Retail Distribution Review (RDR). Other rules were also introduced at the same time, such as minimum qualifications for advisers. […]
Buying and selling funds
The best place to buy funds depends on whether you need advice or feel confident enough to make your own decisions (with a bit of your own research). […]