Waiting to start saving for retirement? You’re not alone. According to a survey from the Employee Benefit Research Institute, only half of Americans are actively saving for retirement. The situation isn’t any better on the other side of the Atlantic. A study from the National...
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Retirement savings have often been overlooked by younger people, however, it's when you are young that you really need to start looking into it.A survey undertaken by unbiased.co.uk and AXA Life Invest confirms what I have always spoken about and have always known: that those...
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Investment tips on how to avoid these 3 mistakesOh, the stock market is on a downturn. Quick, sell! Okay, wait, it’s picking back up again. Buy before it reaches its peak!Sound familiar? This exact scenario played out during the tail end of 2018 and when...
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Luck may be on your side if the biotech shares you just purchased double in price because the company announces it has found a cure for cancer. However, luck has very little to do with being a successful investor. Successful investors do not rely on...
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There’s a lot been said in the media recently about the investment concept of Dollar-Cost Averaging. One of the reasons that it is becoming increasingly popular is because it’s an ideal way to accumulate savings to fund retirement and/or education.First, the backdrop. Whichever way you...
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Perhaps one of the most hazardous complexities of new flexibilities, allowing individuals to manage their own income in retirement, is the potentially catastrophic effects of pound cost ravaging.Unlike dollar-cost averaging, which helps investors to manage volatility by contributing a regular fixed amount to a pre-set...
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A new year brings in new opportunities to grow and develop yourself, in all aspects of your life. These are normally quantified through new year’s resolutions or setting personal goals that you wish to achieve during the new year. Whilst a new year brings a...
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Historically, during times of market volatility and uncertainty, many consumers, in fear of what impact markets might have on the economy, will hold onto cash reserves. This rational of storing cash in the bank until markets stabilize could mean a loss in value of your...
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In 2020, 7 tech companies were responsible for adding $3.4 trillion in value into the market, powering through the Covid 19 global pandemic and continuing to deliver returns, despite numerous investigations into their dominance. The highlights and top performers, in other words, best tech to...
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The S&P 500 is a market-weighted index, reflecting the largest 500 stocks (large-cap) in the US. It is the index that most professional investors measure their performance against. If we review the S&P 500 performance during 2020, and taking into consideration the market crash that...
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How much money do you keep in your current account? If you keep a sizeable balance in your current account on a month-to-month basis, you're likely losing money. That's because current accounts are guaranteed to lose you money.Yes, current accounts are a necessary part of...
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Most of us are still able to recall the economic trials and tribulations associated with the financial crisis of 2008. In fact, it is estimated that this worldwide depression cost the United Kingdom alone at least 1.3 million jobs. While there is no doubt that...
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This week has seen the introduction of ground-breaking technology that helps deVere Spain’s clients to find the best available insurance cover.The state-of-the-art software, which was developed by top insurance and IT experts, will explore hundreds of types of insurance, including life, motor, home, contents and...
Read MoreIn these days of low returns, it is particularly satisfying to report that this year to date our clients have been able to benefit from some excellent maturities.Naturally, the financial experts at deVere Group put a great deal of thought and energy into securing the...
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Here, I speak with the senior GAM Investment team and learn more about their relationship with the deVere Group globally and their views on the markets.How does GAM work with deVere to provide their advisors and clients the very best levels of support?Like deVere GAM...
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Gold can help protect against market volatility despite the global economic outlook still looking far from settled, says a report.The World Gold Council has published a review of the gold market for 2012 and found that prices rose year-on-year though sales dropped in the fourth...
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