In this ninth episode of our Word on the Street Personal Finance series, Clare Francis (Savings & Investments Director) and Rob Smith (Head of Behavioural Finance) discuss everything you need to know about investment ISAs, and why you shouldn’t wait until 5 April to use your allowance. To find out about starting your investing journey with Barclays, visit www.barclays.co/uk/investments

In this eighth episode of our Word on the Street Personal finance series, we focus on responsible investing. Investors are inundated with terms such as “ethical”, “sustainable”, “ESG” and “impact investing” and to help you navigate this increasingly popular trend of investing, we discuss what it all means and how investing in this way can make a difference.

In this seventh episode of our Word on the Street: Personal finance series, we hear from young adults discussing their personal experiences and attitudes towards investing and what they consider when planning their finances, including whether they favour putting their money behind ethical or Impact investments over more traditional investment opportunities.

In this sixth episode of Word on the Street: Personal finance series, we discuss what is often the most difficult part of investing: sticking with your investment plan and established financial goals, especially during periods of uncertainty.

In this fifth episode of our Word on the Street Personal finance series we explore what is commonly referred to in the UK as the “advice gap”. We examine what it is, what caused it, what impact it is having on consumers, and how the industry has reacted, including here at Barclays through the recent launch of our “Plan & Invest” service.

Ep4 - What makes a good investment portfolio (...part 2)? by Barclays

In this third episode of our Word on the Street Personal finance series we discuss what makes for a good Investment portfolio or strategy, as well as how to be mindful about finding your own approach to investing.

In this second episode of our Word on the Street Personal finance series we discuss what savers and investors might consider about tax efficiency and the types of accounts they could use to shelter their hard earned returns.

In this episode, the first in our Personal finance series, we discuss how to approach saving and investing, and specifically how those new to investing should begin to plan and establish their financial goals.