Is it time you considered investing as well as saving your money?
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Is it time you considered investing as well as saving your money?
Most of us have a pretty good idea of how to make our money go further. We are all fairly adept at looking for bargains, using everything we buy carefully, repurposing our stuff and saving what we can.
However, the majority of people never seriously consider investing their money. This is understandable because most investments come with an element of risk. The last thing anyone wants is to make an investment and lose some of their capital. But, everyone should look at the idea of investing some of their savings. Sound investments can lead to your money earning more interest, which means you are making it work harder for you.
You do not need much capital to start investing
It is now easier for ordinary people to invest in assets like property and shares. For example, this asset-backed lending platform for investors can be joined with just £1,000. In the past, to be able to invest in property in this way, you would have needed to invest a lot more than that. As a result, these investment platforms were not really a viable option for the majority of people. Now, that they are it is a good idea to find out more.
It is not hard to find good independent financial advice
A great way to do so is to speak to an independent financial adviser. They can explain to you in layman’s terms the pros and cons of each of the investments you are interested in.
There are several types of financial adviser out there. So, it is a good idea to read this article before choosing one. Once you have done so, you will understand which type you need. You will also learn how to check their credentials to make sure they are properly qualified and truly unbiased.
When you do sit down with a financial advisor take the time to find out how to check out the credentials and track record of the investment platform you are considering using. For example, you need to make sure that they are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authorities.
Easy to find a solution that is tailored to your needs
As we mentioned above, getting involved in investing is easier than it has ever been for ordinary people. There are now numerous ways for you to invest some of your savings.
For example, just because you do not have enough cash to buy something outright does not mean that you cannot invest in property. You can easily do so by investing your money with firms that specialise in lending money to property developers or lenders.
If you want to invest in the stock market you can easily do so in several ways. The list includes buying individual stocks yourself or opening a stock and shares ISA. You can also invest in bonds or precious metals.
There are plenty of financial firms out there that will assist you with one or all of these investment platforms. You just need to check out their credentials, read the terms and conditions and understand the risks to be able to use their services.
Is it time you considered investing as well as saving your money? is a feature post – you might also like my post on the benefits of building societies
