In this final part of a 3 part investment series, Alex and Alex discuss the relative merits of some of the popular investment platforms available in the UK as well as the importance of fees on investment returns, including some worked examples to help emphasize their importance. They also discuss the practicalities of investing including their favorite ‘set it and forget’, stress-free,monthly investing method and avoiding some of the biggest behavioral pitfalls such as ignoring the day-to-day market fluctuations, selling in a bear market and avoiding the temptation to check accounts too often.

Investment platform links:

Vanguard: https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/

Hargreaves Lansdown: https://www.hl.co.uk/

Interactive Investor: https://www.ii.co.uk/

Legal and General: https://www.legalandgeneral.com/ 

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More information on investing is available in Alex’s book: Financial Freedom (It’s Easy When You Know How) and at FinancialFreedomUnlocked.co.uk  

Previous FI UK podcast: www.fiuk.org

Disclaimer: None of what we discuss on this show is to be considered financial or health advice and you should always do your own research or consult an independent financial advisor or doctor when making your financial or health decisions.