Investments and pensions essentials
Tips and guides to grow your money with confidence
How confident are you with investments?
Whether you’re a complete newbie, sharpening your skills or fine-tuning your strategy, we’ve got tips and guides for you.
Expert
If you’re confident you know your stuff, dive straight in with our market insights.
Investments
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For readers in a rush: So, you’ve chosen Octopus Money Direct to invest your hard-earned – what now? Whether you’re new…
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There’s growing debate in the UK about how to encourage more people to invest for…
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Key takeaways: The Budget delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves on 26 November 2025 included a…
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Interest rates have long been a bit of a wild card when it comes to…
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Inflation is continuing to be a hot topic with investors, and it’s not hard to…
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Oil prices are more than just a number at the pump – they’re a strong…
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The cost-of-living crisis became a household name in 2022. But the crisis started as…
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Credit cards, Mortgages, Savings, ISAs, Investments and Insurance – Our quest to make banking better…
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Credit cards, Mortgages, Savings, ISAs, Investments and Insurance – Our quest to make banking better…
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An investment strategy helps grow your money and meet your savings goals. Here's what to…
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What goes up must come down, right? Here's why understanding risk can help you invest…
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What is an investment account? What does regular investing mean? Learn everything you need to…
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Credit cards, Mortgages, Savings, ISAs, Investments and Insurance – Our quest to make banking better…
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How to minimise your risk and get more bang for your buck
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If you’re new to investing, the stock market can be a scary place to start.…
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The inside track on Investing know-how, straight from those who do it best
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Don’t let terminology put you off investing. Check out our handy jargon-free guide and you’ll…
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Learn what to keep in mind when investing your hard-earned cash with our investing for…
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How patience, diversification, and the right fund choice can make a difference.
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The stock market's the place to invest. Here's our guide to how and what to…
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how political events impact the stock market
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Two types of ISA but which one's best for you and your money? Here's what…
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Better together; why I decided to save and invest.
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If you want to make sure your investing footprint is as small as it can…
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AI: The Good, The Bad, and The Not So Eco-Friendly
Pensions
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For readers in a rush: So, you’ve chosen an Octopus Money Direct pension to invest for your retirement – what now? Whether you’re new…
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Investing in your pension is one of the most important financial decisions you’ll make in…
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Key takeaways: The Budget delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves on 26 November 2025 included a…
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Rumours that the government’s November 2025 Budget might change the limits on how much tax-free…
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Puzzled by pensions? Cut the confusion with our plain English guide
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Ready to take money from your pension? We explain your options
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When should you start paying into your pension? Here's our guide
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Understanding Pension Tax: What You Need to Know Before Retirement
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The perks of Pensions: 4 things everyone should know
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How compounding can help your pension grow
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Your retirement planning options
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All about tax relief, your pension and the extra money added to your pension pot
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What to keep in mind when investing for your reitrement
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Income in Retirement: Planning for a Secure Future
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How Pension Aware are you? Here’s four facts you need to know.
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Get prepped on pensions and retirement ready
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Top tips for growing your pension
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Say hello to our Navigator pension. Here's how it works
Existing Customers
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For readers in a rush: So, you’ve chosen Octopus Money Direct to invest your hard-earned – what now? Whether you’re new…
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For readers in a rush: So, you’ve chosen an Octopus Money Direct pension to invest for your retirement – what now? Whether you’re new…
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Ready to take money from your pension? We explain your options
Beginner
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There’s growing debate in the UK about how to encourage more people to invest for…
-
If you’re new to investing, the stock market can be a scary place to start.…
-
What is an investment account? What does regular investing mean? Learn everything you need to…
-
If you want to make sure your investing footprint is as small as it can…
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Better together; why I decided to save and invest.
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Two types of ISA but which one's best for you and your money? Here's what…
Explorer
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Interest rates have long been a bit of a wild card when it comes to…
-
Inflation is continuing to be a hot topic with investors, and it’s not hard to…
-
How to minimise your risk and get more bang for your buck
-
What goes up must come down, right? Here's why understanding risk can help you invest…
-
An investment strategy helps grow your money and meet your savings goals. Here's what to…
-
The inside track on Investing know-how, straight from those who do it best
-
Don’t let terminology put you off investing. Check out our handy jargon-free guide and you’ll…
Expert
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Oil prices are more than just a number at the pump – they’re a strong…
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The cost-of-living crisis became a household name in 2022. But the crisis started as…
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In recent years, increases in house prices followed by interest rate rises have left…