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How does Shared Ownership Work?

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We look at the arguments for, and against, for the ‘Shared Ownership’ Help to Buy scheme introduced in the UK to help first time buyers get on the property ladder.

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Pay Down your Debt Immediately!

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More than ever, individuals are using their savings, and borrowing more to sustain their levels of spending. This is leading to increasing debt-to-income ratios. You need to make sure you don’t fall into this trap, and you must pay your debts immediately!

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How to Perfect your Credit Score

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It is incredibly difficult for anyone to go through life without their Credit Score having a basis for a decision that affects them, so I decided to write this post on how to perfect your Credit Score, and why it is so important.

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Algorithmic Trading: Creating your Own Algorithm

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In the world of trading where decisions are made on multiple assets daily, we look into the factors you need to consider when creating your own algorithm.

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Can I Invest in Stocks with a Small Amount of Money?

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Given that investing is becoming more accessible, we discuss whether it is feasible to invest with a small amount of money.

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What is the ‘FIRE’ Movement?

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FIRE is a movement where people set a goal of reducing expenses, and saving as much of their salary as possible to achieve ‘Financial Independence’.

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You Want to Start Blogging? Steps to Create a WordPress Blog with Bluehost

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Self Hosting on Wordpress Blogging Guide

You want to start making money online from a blog but don’t know where to start? This guide shows you how to set up your own self-hosted Wordpress blog with Bluehost!

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What happened with GameStop (GME)?

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A war was waged on the Hedge Fund Managers and other wealthy investors that had shorted the GameStop stock (a video game retailer) by an army of Redditors mobilised within the WallStreetBets subreddit.

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Ideal Side Hustles for a Secondary Income

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The purpose of this blog post is to explore some of the many ways you can look to generate some additional income that you can use to build an emergency fund, invest into the stock market, fund any life experiences such as travelling, and to provide some additional security against the loss of any primary income source.

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The Last Minute ISA Guide 2020/21

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The ISA deadline is fast approaching, and gives investors until midnight on the 5th April 2021, the opportunity to save the maximum amount allowed for the 2020 to 2021 tax year.

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About Me

Hi, I'm Laithan! Thanks for stopping by! I am a Risk Management professional in the Investment Banking world. I love to write about Investments, Personal Finance, and Economics, and hope you find something here that interests you!

Recent Posts

  • The Introductory Guide to Corporate Valuation
  • Who Does the Government Borrow From?
  • Cost of Living: The UK’s Silent Crisis
  • Ideal Side Hustles for a Secondary Income
  • What happened with GameStop (GME)?
  • The Last Minute ISA Guide 2020/21
  • What is the ‘FIRE’ Movement?
  • Can I Invest in Stocks with a Small Amount of Money?
  • Algorithmic Trading: Creating your Own Algorithm
  • How to Perfect your Credit Score