Which portfolio tracking tool to use
New Monevator readers often ask what’s the best way to track and manage their portfolios. Old hands may rock a…
How to save money on travel
This piece on how to save money on travel is by The Treasurer from Team Monevator. Check back every Monday for more…
Weekend reading: Bonfire of the magic money trees
What caught my eye this week. A bad week for those who long for sunlit uplands swathed in magic money…
How to read a bond fund webpage
This is my take on the important elements of a bond fund / ETF1 webpage. By running through the info…
Is there a case for gearing up your investments?
This article on gearing is by Planalyst from Team Monevator. Every Monday brings more fresh perspectives from the Team. Borrowing to…
Weekend reading: The return of the return gap
What caught my eye this week. Rejoice that at some point you began reading – or even subscribed – to…
Compare funds: what to look for
How do you compare funds from a long list of me-too products? How do you factor in past performance, given…
On the plateau
This article on the plateau on the road to financial freedom comes courtesy of Budgets and Beverages from Team Monevator. Check…
Weekend reading: The pandemic was a shot in the arm for financial independence
What caught my eye this week. I told to my friend we should saunter down the platform, because the tube…
Fund names explained
Just as a twirlable moustache and a sinister laugh means you’re dealing with a villain, fund names instantly reveal much…
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Time to switch to a new mortgage rate
This article on choosing the best mortgage rate is by The Dink from Team Monevator. Check back every Monday for…
Weekend reading: I do, you do, we do
What caught my eye this week. I am recovering from an excellent wedding that ended late last night (not my…
SIPP money saving hack
Okay, confession time. This SIPP money saving hack won’t change your life. But it could be worth the price of…
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Should you borrow to fill your ISA each year?
This thought piece explains why it’s so compelling to fill your ISA each year. The approaches discussed won’t be suitable…
Weekend reading: London stalling, with stagnant house prices and empty offices
What caught my eye this week. For as long as I’ve been conscious of what’s happening beyond my own digestive…
Vanguard LifeStrategy returns: 10 years in
The 10-year returns are in for the Vanguard LifeStrategy funds. Forget the birthday celebrations and keep your cake, I hear…
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Are meal boxes on the menu for FIRE seekers?
This article on meal boxes is by The Mr & Mrs from Team Monevator. Check back every Monday for more fresh perspectives from…
Weekend reading: Rebalancing portfolios in the real world
What caught my eye this week. Two diligent bloggers took a run at the subject of rebalancing portfolios this week.…
Bond credit risk valuation rule-of-thumb
There’s a rule-of-thumb you can use to evaluate when risky, higher-yielding bonds may be worth investing in. Sadly the hour…
The 22 maxims of Sir John Templeton
When it comes to legendary investors, Sir John Templeton was a legend’s legend. Templeton is immortalised as the man who…
Weekend reading: Many managers can’t manage much longer
What caught my eye this week. I suppose it’s because I’ve long worked from home anyway, but I’ve been overlooking…
Best Emerging Market bond ETFs and bond funds
This post – part three of a Monevator deep dive into Emerging Market debt as an asset class – will…
An introduction to thematic ETFs
This article on thematic ETFs is by The Lone Exchanger from Team Monevator. Come back every Monday for another fresh perspective.…
Weekend reading: Straight to the good stuff, summer 2020 edition
What caught my eye this week. Hello! I’m half-on-holiday this week (and that’s without an NHS app ‘ping’ in earshot…)…
Emerging Market bond risks
This is part two of a three-part series investigating whether Emerging Market bonds can enhance passive portfolios. Today we’ll consider…
Section 75 explained: How spending on a credit card can give you huge protection on things you buy
This piece on Section 75 is by The Treasurer from Team Monevator. Check back every Monday for more fresh perspectives…
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Weekend reading: Turning on the triple-lock
What caught my eye this week. I was a big fan of real-time strategy computer games in my frugal but…
Emerging Market bonds: why they belong in your portfolio
There’s credible evidence that Emerging Market bonds are a useful diversifier in passive portfolios. Albeit in a very different role…
A guide to personal finance for immigrants to the UK
This guide to personal finance for immigrants is by The Learner from Team Monevator. Come back every Monday for another…
Weekend reading: The economics of free share trading
What caught my eye this week. Like most people, the first time I heard about Robinhood I underestimated the zero-commission…