So the day has finally arrived. I set out three weeks ago to tell you a little about diversification and building a successfully diversified equity portfolio, but we got a bit sidetracked...

The sheer volume of financial information produced by firms can baffle a first-time investor. But you can cut through a lot of the data by using a few key numbers to gain a snapshot of the group's performance, which should reveal whether a share is worth buying or investigating further.

I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but over the past few months things have really gotten expensive. And that’s exactly why I’ve been searching for tips on how to make things last longer. This way, although I won’t be able to cut the cost of buying the item every now and again, I can save money because I won’t be buying it as often. And today, I’ve decided to share some of the best tips with you

The number one gripe most of us have with our banks is transaction fees. It’s right up there with bad drivers, rush-hour traffic and lack of customer service. But unlike these three annoying issues, you CAN do something about reducing the ridiculous fees your bank charges you every month. This week, I’m investigating five ways to do just this