Learn

For some of us, investing is a means to a clear end. For others, the end game can be a little fuzzy. But the basics of how to invest are still much the same.

When it comes to investing, never mistake activity for achievement.

Self-confidence has many benefits. It helps us make decisions, it builds resilience, and helps us to move forward. We look at how to build investment confidence.

The Rule of 72 is a handy tool that allows us to do quick compounding calculations. We show you what it is, and why it's useful for investors.

Now could be the ideal time to give yourself a pay rise.

Warren Buffett has been a long-time critic of exorbitant hedge fund fees, and for good reason. We look at why high fees can be detrimental to returns.

If we start with modest savings and compound it at reasonable rates for a long time, the modest savings can turn into a small fortune. We look at why compounding makes the magic happen.

Nobel Prize winning psychologist Daniel Kahneman describes overconfidence as the most significant of the cognitive biases. We look at why, and how it impacts investors.

Warren Buffett said that the greatest investment you'll ever make, is in yourself. He's right, and we show you why.

There's hardly a human flaw greater than the confirmation bias. It influences almost everyone and stops us from getting to the right answer. We look at why investors need to know about it.

As stocks rise, plunge, and then rise again, it certainly can make one feel a little queasy. The rollercoaster of investor emotions is one ride you may want to sit out.

Patience has been described as the art of waiting - and not tiring of waiting. We look at why patience is essential for investors.

The Nobel Prize winning economist Harry Markowitz once described diversification as an investor's 'only free lunch'. He was right, and we explain why.

One of the key features of Fundlater is it allows you to borrow money to invest like a margin loan but without the risk of a margin call.

If you like the idea of investing in a lot of listed shares at low cost, with a modest investment outlay, and the potential to achieve good returns, you owe it to yourself to check out what are called ETFs (Exchange Trade Funds).

Investing is a great way to build wealth and save for your retirement, but there are some common mistakes first-time investors tend to make. If you're just starting out, here are five of the biggest pitfalls to avoid.