There’s no getting round it: all investing involves risk, and equity investing in particular. But is investment risk really something to be frightened of?

Understanding your emotions when it comes to your investment is a vital element to financial success in the long term.

You'll often hear people say they don't invest in equities because their home is their pension. Some people buy more than one house and rent them out.

It's well documented that, all over the world, levels of financial literacy need improving. The good news is that, by investing a modest amount of time in researching this subject, you can improve your finances substantially.

Moving from full-time employment to retirement is a huge transition. You need to start thinking about it long before you plan to retire.

The number 1 lesson from market history RP: It's often assumed that to be a successful investor, you need to be an expert in economics.

Just as you need to trust your doctor, you also need to trust your financial adviser. Financial author and consultant Herman Brodie is an expert in adviser-client relationships.