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Investing for your child’s education
4 September 2025, 4 minute read
Thousands of students will head off to university this autumn. But higher education doesn’t come cheap. We consider ways to plan ahead for this cost.
How to introduce older children to investing
4 September 2025, 4 minute read
Here are some simple and practical ways to introduce and explain investing to teens and young adults.
Where next for income seekers?
29 August 2025, 5 minute read
If your gilts are maturing or you’re exploring fixed income options, discover strategies for generating steady income from bonds and other income-generating investments.
Investing in AI: Where to begin
26 August 2025
Find out how to invest in AI – from funds to ETFs, and why picking individual stocks isn’t always the best first step.
How to protect yourself and your wealth from fraud and scams
31 July 2025
Scams are on the rise and they’re increasingly sophisticated. We reveal the latest scams to hit customer, tips to protect yourself and what to do if you discover you’ve been the target of a scam.
What’s next for investors in 2025?
25 July 2025
2025 hasn’t quite followed the script – so what’s next? Rob Mansell, Portfolio Manager at Barclays, looks ahead, from tariffs to AI and emerging markets.
Labour’s first year: A look back and what’s next for investors
21 July 2025
A review of Labour’s first year in power, what it means for investors, and the key tax and ISA changes to watch as the Autumn Budget approaches.
What is an 'active' ETF?
10 July 2025
Discover the active ETFs aiming to beat the market – combining expert decisions with the low costs and flexibility of traditional ‘tracker’ ETFs.
How trade tariffs affect global share prices
03 July 2025
Learn what trade tariffs are, how they can shape global markets, and what that means for your investments over time.
How to diversify beyond shares
30 June 2025
Bonds, gold, oil and more – see how these investments can support a more balanced approach to growing your money.
An Investment review of the first 6 months of 2025
27 June 2025
Alex Thoms, Funds Specialist at Barclays, takes a look at the first six months of 2025 summarising the key events that have impacted investments.
Longer term investment options
23 June 2025
Discover the key traits of long-term investors and why time in the market often beats timing it.
Investing in unpredictable times
20 June 2025
Find more strategies that can help investors stay on track to reach their long-term goals when stock markets are rocky.
Lower risk investment options
13 June 2025
Explore the types of investments that typically offer more stability and less volatility.
How to become an ISA millionaire
9 June 2025
We discuss six key considerations to help reach ISA millionaire status.
Gender gap in investments
2 June 2025
When it comes to money matters there’s a serious gender disparity in who invests and when they start.
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