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The Tree Method to Work Out Compound Interest
Struggling to understand compound interest?
This simple, visual ‘Tree Method’ breaks down how compound interest really works - without confusing formulas.
Analysing ESG Risks - Hargreaves Lansdown
If you’ve ever wondered how fund managers actually assess ESG risks across different industries, this breakdown explains the sector-by-sector differences - in plain English.
Ethical Investing in the UK: Oversight, Fund Rules and Returns
Learn how FCA regulation, sustainability labels and ESG fund rules affect ethical investing in the UK and what it means for fund performance and access.
How Fund Managers Check ESG Claims (and Avoid Greenwashing)
Discover how fund managers actually evaluate ESG factors, read ethical fund objectives and navigate greenwashing in the investment world.
Ethical Investing Explained: Screening, Engagement & Impact
Curious about ethical investing? Understand positive and negative screening, impact investing and how fund managers influence companies from the inside.
Can You Invest Ethically Under Capitalism? Let’s Talk About It
Ethical investing doesn’t have to feel overwhelming or hypocritical. This beginner-friendly guide breaks down what ethical investing actually is, how it fits into real life under capitalism and how UK women and non-binary people can start aligning their money with their values.
Trusts: From Medieval Crusaders To Your Family’s Future
Trusts are an important part of Estate Planning today but the way that they function, and the reasons we have them, are often very opaque. Eleanor prances through 1000 years of history to bring a little context and a lot of whimsy to a complex area of law and finance.
How to Use the 50/30/20 Rule: A Step-by-Step Guide with Examples
Learn how to apply the 50/30/20 budgeting rule to your money with this simple step-by-step guide. Includes examples, common problems and practical tips.
The 50/30/20 Rule
Learn how to budget your money using the 50/30/20 rule - an easy method to balance bills, lifestyle and savings without overcomplicating things.
Interest in Compound Interest
Answering some reader questions about compound interest.
How do I benefit from it? What on earth is AER? And will it beat inflation?