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Who do you talk to about investing?
Some people may be fortunate enough to have a friend or family member with some knowledge of the markets to help set them on the right path, However, for many of us, including our My Portfolio contributor Aaron, investing can be a lonely furrow to plough at times.
That’s where we come in. Not only through are regular articles offering education and analysis, both on the AJ Bell website and in these pages, but also with a level of interaction thanks to our roster of experts who are on hand to answer your queries about money and markets.
If you’ve ever wondered “what is Russ Mould’s take on this issue” or “what would Laura Suter say about this”, well wonder no longer.
Our Ask columns are your place to ask the questions you want answered and while we can’t offer direct financial advice we can help provide a framework for your decisions and offer insights to other savers and investors too.
Just drop us a line at sharesmag@ajbell.co.uk or, if you’re accessing the story on our website, leave a rating for the relevant article and ask your question in the comment box.
Sometimes it may feel like your question is too obvious or you can be afraid of looking foolish but, speaking from experience, I’m always learning new things about the financial markets in this role. It’s one of the things which makes it rewarding and enjoyable.
Much better to make informed decisions than end up making a mistake in ignorance which proves costly in the end.
I can still remember my frustration years ago when my parents, who while reasonably savvy were from a teaching rather than a financial background, were directed towards an investment product which just wasn’t appropriate for them on any level.
Despite doing this for a living they hadn’t thought to ask me about it and ended up losing money. Fortunately, it was a sum they could absorb but it’s a useful reminder to take advantage of the knowledge available to you and thanks to our columnists that applies to anyone reading this magazine.
If you think someone in your life who’s either yet to start their investment journey or is a bit stuck with what to do next could benefit from what we have to offer, please point them in our direction. And, if you have any topics or areas you’d like us to cover anywhere in the magazine we’re keen to hear from you.
This is your magazine. We want to do everything we can to make your own investing easier by increasing your understanding of the factors affecting your money and the markets and we want you to be part of the conversation.
Tom Sieber: Content Editor
Tom Sieber is AJ Bell's Content Editor. He was previously the Editor of Shares Magazine. He has been with the business since 2012.
Tom is a regular contributor to the AJ Bell Money & Markets...
