Videos

Compounding animation

How making snowballs is a great way to learn about compound growth. 

The secret of investing success lies in the way that investment returns themselves generate further gains. Reinvesting any income generated, rather than paying it out, means that returns in the next period are earned on the invested sum plus the previously accumulated income. It’s very much like a snowball effect: once it’s rolling, the more snow it collects and the bigger it gets.

Tackling inflation in retirement

Inflation can be doubly damaging in retirement, because it can reduce the value of your capital as well as the purchasing power of your income. 

This is why it’s important to seek expert financial advice. A St. James's Place Partner can use their knowledge and expertise to develop an investment strategy that will help mitigate the impact of rising prices on capital value, while providing an income that grows with inflation over time.

Behavioural Animation

To be a successful saver it is critical to understand, and hopefully overcome, our psychological biases. 

This video gives insight into how to overcome these irrational behaviours, which could knock your financial plans off course.

Preparing for a long retirement

Many people underestimate how long they are likely to live, putting themselves at risk of running out of money during retirement. 

This is why it’s important to seek expert financial advice. A St. James's Place Partner can use their knowledge and expertise to ensure that your retirement income strategy accounts for the potential impact of a long life, meaning you can enjoy your golden years with greater confidence that your money will last as long as you do.