Banking & Investing Basics

• Nov9 Nov 09, 2026 What a $6.3 Billion Crypto Theft Raises About Asset Safety A reported Binance theft highlights the gap between access to crypto assets and the safeguards that can limit losses in traditional finance.
• Nov9 Nov 09, 2026 MoneyWeek Subscription Offers: Compare Print and Digital Costs Compare MoneyWeek’s print and digital plans, including introductory issues, quarterly prices, included features and refund terms.
• Nov9 Nov 09, 2026 A Small Investment Loss Can Feel Big: What to Consider Before Selling A £5 dip on a first £300 investment can unsettle new investors. Separate short-term movement from your goals, cash needs and comfort with risk.
• Nov9 Nov 09, 2026 Three UK Companies That Show Why Neglected Shares Can Draw Value Investors Frasers, Barratt Redrow and Ryanair illustrate different routes to value, from cost control to land assets. Each also carries risks investors should w...
• Nov9 Nov 09, 2026 CBRE’s real estate services business reaches into data centres and power networks CBRE combines property services with growing data centre and power infrastructure work, while its advisory activity remains exposed to market swings.
• Nov8 Nov 08, 2026 Frugal Week Wins: Free Finds, Batch Soup and a Budget Grocery Run A Halloween gathering, a stock up trip and free secondhand finds show how planning and flexibility can help keep everyday spending in check.
• Nov8 Nov 08, 2026 VCTs and UK Tech Start-Ups: Potential, Costs and Key Rules VCTs offer access to early-stage UK businesses, with tax relief and tax-free returns, but high fees, long timelines and business failures call for car...
• Nov8 Nov 08, 2026 Jimmy Wales chose Wikipedia over a tech fortune As Wikipedia reaches 25, Jimmy Wales’s decision to make it a nonprofit looks central to both its legacy and the pressures it now faces.
• Nov7 Nov 07, 2026 Amazon’s Flywheel: How Customer Focus Built Businesses Beyond Retail Amazon’s growth has rested on reinvesting in lower prices, better service and shared infrastructure, from Prime and advertising to AWS.
• Nov7 Nov 07, 2026 Eight Homes for Sale Near Nature Reserves, From £595,000 These eight UK homes pair access to protected landscapes with distinctive features, from a converted barn to a coastal tower. Prices start at £595,000...
• Nov7 Nov 07, 2026 Cash ISA Limits, Money Market Funds and the Tax Changes Savers Should Understand A planned cash ISA limit cut was reversed, while changes to savings and property income taxes may affect how households weigh different ways to hold m...
• Nov6 Nov 06, 2026 HgCapital Trust: Growth, AI Risks and a 26% Discount to NAV HgCapital Trust’s portfolio is growing, but AI concerns and a postponed Visma listing weigh on its shares. Here are the key figures and risks.
• Nov6 Nov 06, 2026 Binance’s $6.3 Billion Crypto Theft Highlights Risks Beyond Bitcoin’s Price A major exchange theft raises questions about crypto custody, recovery and the risks investors take when trading and storing assets in one place.
• Nov6 Nov 06, 2026 Six Luxury Advent Calendars for Food, Fragrance and Beauty Lovers From British cheeses to Diptyque scents, these six calendars range from £175 to £420 and offer distinct ways to mark December.
• Nov6 Nov 06, 2026 Three Winter Stays That Make Family Ski Trips Easier From St. Moritz to the French Alps, these stays pair winter scenery and skiing with activities and facilities for different ages.
• Nov6 Nov 06, 2026 Portfolio Rebalancing, Broker Fees and Retirement Flexibility: Money Decisions to Review A closer look at rebalancing trade-offs, brokerage fee plans and retirement withdrawal research for non-US investors.
• Nov5 Nov 05, 2026 UK House Price Forecasts Point to a 2027 Dip, With Big Regional Differences Savills forecasts a 1.5% UK price fall in 2027, but expects gains in several northern regions, Scotland and Wales.
• Nov5 Nov 05, 2026 The ‘no-spend’ challenge: Does it really work to save money? A no-spend challenge is a short-term commitment to pause non-essential spending for a set timeframe to reset spending habits and accelerate savings. P...
• Nov4 Nov 04, 2026 MoneyWeek Black Friday Subscription Deals: Compare Print and Digital Prices Get six issues free, then save 30% on MoneyWeek print, digital or combined subscriptions. Compare annual prices, features and cancellation terms.
• Nov4 Nov 04, 2026 Power of Attorney: Choosing Someone to Handle Decisions if You Can’t A power of attorney names someone to act on your behalf. Learn how financial, medical and limited powers work, and why choosing an agent matters.
• Nov4 Nov 04, 2026 Nationwide’s 5.3% Fixed Bond: When a Cash ISA Could Leave You Better Off Nationwide’s 30-month bond pays 5.3%, but tax can narrow its lead. Compare access, term and after-tax interest before choosing.