Volatility is not the same as risk. Short-term dips are normal, but over 10+ years, markets trend upward. Risk is not investing and losing to inflation. 👉 Week [...]

It depends. These pensions promise fixed payouts (no investments), but you can still use a SIPP/ISA for extra savings. 👉 Be careful here. See the side [...]

Passive index funds win every time. Actively managed funds charge high fees (often 0.5–1.5%) and rarely outperform the market long-term. Week 6’s "Funds & Fees" section [...]

You can, but it often just adds complexity. Adding a bond fund can reduce volatility. Otherwise, one global fund is fine. 👉 We explain when [...]

Yes! One global index fund is enough for most people. It’s already split across different countries and industries. Simple is powerful. 👉 You'll see why [...]

Mostly just one thing: a global index fund. It includes thousands of companies from all over the world. Simple. Cheap. Diversified. 👉 We break this [...]

Index funds spread your money widely, reducing the chance that one company or event ruins your portfolio. In contrast, owning one stock or one property [...]

Many platforms confuse volatility with risk. Index funds do go up and down short-term, but over time they grow. “High risk” labels can be misleading. [...]

The Rebel Finance School team has owned property before but now prefers index funds. Why? Less hassle, lower fees, more flexibility, and global diversification. 👉 [...]

Because we can't predict winners and you might spend a lot of time researching this and still be no better off in the long run. [...]