Investing always involves uncertainty, but understanding how risk really works can make the difference between reacting emotionally and making confident, long-term decisions. Rather than something to be avoided at all costs, risk is a fundamental part of how wealth is built — and learning how to manage it effectively is key to achieving meaningful financial goals over time.

Investors entered 2025 braced for trouble. Tariffs, geopolitical tension and rising debt painted a bleak picture, yet financial markets quietly delivered one of the most unexpectedly resilient years of the decade.

The outlook for 2026 is defined by moderation. The forces that powered markets through 2025 are still in place, but elevated valuations and narrowing yield differences mean investors will need to be more selective. This year, success depends less on broad market exposure and more on finding opportunities across regions, sectors and currencies.

The latest Autumn Budget brings a wave of tax rises and structural changes—particularly around property income, dividends and pensions—that will reshape how many British expats manage their UK finances. Understanding these shifts early is now essential for good planning.

The explosive growth of AI has powered US markets to new heights, but it has also created an unprecedented concentration of risk. For investors who want exposure to the world’s largest economy without relying so heavily on a handful of tech giants, there are alternative ways to approach the S&P 500.

When you’re living and working abroad, life can change quickly — a new country, new tax rules, new financial priorities. Even if you already have a solid plan in place, it’s vital to ensure your finances keep pace with your expat lifestyle.

Gold has reached an all-time high of $4,000 per ounce, marking a new milestone in a year defined by economic uncertainty and shifting monetary policy. As investors contend with inflation, rising debt levels, and renewed geopolitical tensions, the precious metal’s appeal as a store of value has once again come to the forefront.

With the UK's Autumn Budget approaching, speculation is mounting over whether the government will tighten pension tax perks. Here’s what savers should know before making any decisions about their tax-free lump sum.

Warren Buffett’s success isn’t built on complicated strategies or secret formulas — it comes from a handful of timeless principles that any investor can understand. By focusing on patience, discipline, and the long-term value of great businesses, the “Sage of Omaha” has created one of the most impressive track records in financial history.