Bitesize Economics: Interest Rates
Where do “interest rates” come from? How do they affect normal peoples’ finances? What effect do they have on savings and loans?
Read moreWhere do “interest rates” come from? How do they affect normal peoples’ finances? What effect do they have on savings and loans?
Read moreOnce we’ve saved a bit of money it’s not all that clear what to actually do it. Keep it in cash? Save for a house? Invest? What do you do if we’re uncertain?
Read moreMost assets can be easily liquidated. This means time horizon is in some way stochastic. This should influence portfolio construction.
Read moreThe 20th century in the UK was about increasing foreign investment and individual ownership. Today far more people are investing, which is largely a good thing.
Read moreInvestment platforms are becoming the dominant force in retail investing. Investors are using them to buy international equities.
Read moreWhat’s more important, your rate of savings or your rate of return? Both – but in different ways.
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