Investments

Many people are instinctively more attracted to the idea of investing in property, rather than building up a strong portfolio centring around stocks or equities. This is understandable; after all, real estate is inherently more tangible than indexes or graphs on a spreadsheet. You can feel, smell and touch mortar, which makes it feel more […]

Winning and losing is part and parcel of investing. Nobody can win every time, and nobody can make perfect investment decisions consistently. However, there are many mistakes that can and should be avoided – simply through being aware of them. In this article, our financial advisers at Cedar House have compiled five of some of […]

Market turbulence occurs when the stock market suddenly, and unexpectedly, rises and falls within a short space of time. It can be highly disconcerting for investors who have their assets tied up with these stocks, especially when these decline in value. In such times, there is often a strong emotional and social pressure to pull […]

Investing presents great potential rewards in the form of monetary return, but it also involves risk. The amount you get back from your investment – and the degree of risk involved – depends heavily on the type of asset you invest in. UK government bonds, for instance, are generally seen as “lower risk” and “lower […]

  Whether you’re new to investing or a seasoned veteran, it helps to review investment options which you might want to include in your portfolio.   There are many different types, each with their distinct pros and cons. There are also different styles of investing. These can be more or less appropriate for you depending […]

  Your 50s are a crucial time for your finances.   Men, for instance, will typically hit the height of their earning power within this age bracket (for women, it’s in their 40s).   At the same time, it is possible to find more freebies which you might be able to use to save money. […]

  Consent is a hugely important moral and legal value. This comes into particular focus when it comes to our personal data, such as our name, age, preferences, and especially our finances.   Indeed, who has the right to know and hold onto this kind of information about us, and under which circumstances?   What […]