Getting started
The first investing decisions are not about a ticker. They are about cash you might need, debt that is expensive, and a time horizon long enough that a bad year does not force you to sell. These guides stay on that ground floor: what to do first, what to ignore, and how to choose a mix you can actually keep.
- Getting startedRisk, time horizon, and staying investedHow time horizon changes what you can hold, why volatility is not the same as permanent loss, and how to choose a mix you can keep.24 February 2026 · 4 min4 min
- Getting startedBeginner investing mistakes that quietly cost moneySeven common early mistakes, from stock-picking theatre to ignoring fees, and the quieter habits that avoid them.9 February 2026 · 4 min4 min
- Getting startedBuild an emergency fund before you investWhy a cash buffer comes before a portfolio, how to size it, and where that money should sit so it is there when you need it.28 January 2026 · 4 min4 min
- Getting startedHow to start investing with a small amountA clear sequence for investing a small monthly sum: a cash buffer, one broad fund, and a broker that lets you buy fractions of a share.12 January 2026 · 4 min4 min