Why do people give up on investing? Wild markets, losses and jargon

Why do a fifth of savers quit investing? Wild markets, financial losses and jargon blamed by those who give up Some 55% of savers are not confident about understanding jargon  Market volatility and underperforming investments deter savers A third of people have tried investing and stuck with it  Making mistakes is inevitable, but you can … Read more

Want to invest, but baffled by jargon? Answer is wrapped up

Last Christmas, I placed a carefully wrapped present under the tree for each member of my family – except Jason, my sister’s partner. On Christmas morning, he seemed a little disappointed at the absence of a gift as others joyously opened theirs. But it was only short-lived. Suddenly, I got out my laptop and proceeded … Read more

Electric car jargon buster: Know your mild hybrid from your PHEV

The ban on the sale of petrol, diesel and hybrid cars is set to come sooner than planned, with reports suggesting a new deadline could be announced this week. All new cars with internal combustion engines – including hybrids – were due to be prohibited from sale in 2040, in accordance with the Government’s Clean … Read more

Do NOT ask me to touch base! The most-hated office jargon revealed

Do NOT ask me to touch base! The most-hated office jargon revealed from ‘out of the loop’ to ‘ducks in a row’ (so, which phrases are YOU guilty of using) Research carried out by SMARTY has revealed nation’s most sufferable sayings   Most puzzling Covid jargon include phrases ‘travel corridor’ and ‘herd immunity’ Places we hear … Read more