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Atanas Nikolaev

Atanas Nikolaev

Nas is a freelance writer who is passionate about all things personal finance. He's an accredited MRS researcher, aiming to bring content that allows readers to make better financial decisions.

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Personal Finance

5 investing basics that you should teach your teens ASAP

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Investing is a key principle, but we hardly discuss it with our children. Here are five investing basics worth teaching…

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Personal Finance

4 reasons why I kept investing in index funds while markets were falling

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A look at the four reasons why I kept investing in index funds during the last few months of market…

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Personal Finance

Could these 5 investing lessons turn you into a millionaire?

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Here's a look at five investing lessons from the likes of Warren Buffett and Benjamin Graham to help new investors…

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Personal Finance

31% of ISA holders plan to increase their contributions despite uncertainty

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Here's a look into the findings of a poll of 1,000 ISA holders about their attitudes towards investing in these…

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Personal Finance

5 reasons why you should aim to use your ISA allowance while you can

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The ISA allowance works on a use-it-or-lose-it basis. Here are five reasons why you should consider using your ISA allowance…

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Personal Finance

Stocks and shares ISA vs cash ISA: which is right for your goal?

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Deciding between a stocks and shares ISA and a cash ISA can be tricky. Here are some key situations where…

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Personal Finance

Women do it better! Female retail investors outperform their male counterparts

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The financial world is traditionally dominated by men, but now it seems female retail investors get better returns than their…

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Personal Finance

3 lifetime ISA mistakes that you can not afford to make

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A lifetime ISA can help you get on the property ladder. But if you don't do your homework and make…

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Personal Finance

4 reasons why stock market volatility shouldn’t put you off

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Stock market volatility can be rough on investors. However, when volatility hits, it’s important to remember these four principles and…

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Personal Finance

5 pension tips to help you get the retirement you want

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With the cost of a comfortable retirement on the rise, it could be wise to consider these five tips to…

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Personal Finance

3 ISA mistakes people are still making and how to avoid them

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These three ISA mistakes could cost you dearly. Here's a closer look at their potential impact and how best to…

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Personal Finance

How I’m going to save £1,000 more this year despite rising inflation

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The rising cost of living makes saving difficult. Yet, I'm going to save £1,000 more this year by being strategic…

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Personal Finance

Gen Z Financial Ombudsman support requests skyrocket over 200% in 5 years

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The Financial Ombudsman has seen a huge increase in requests for help from Gen Z. Atnas Nikolaev takes a look…

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Personal Finance

5 ways to turn your home into a money-making machine

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Properties could be a great investment altogether but are you aware of any of these strategies that could make your…

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Personal Finance

This is how football transfers impact the stock market

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A new report from XTB.com reveals which football transfers have had the greatest impact on their clubs' stock prices over…

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Personal Finance

Financially vulnerable: 44% of Britons are poorer than before the pandemic

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New research shows the pandemic has had a negative influence on shopping behaviours. Atanas Nikolaev takes a look at the…

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Personal Finance

3 reasons why the 4-day workweek can supercharge the side hustle world

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The four-day workweek could not only change the way we work but also have positive implications for everyone with a…

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Personal Finance

First-time buyers beware! 3 mistakes to avoid

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Buying your first home can be a stressful experience. Make your journey smoother by avoiding these three common mistakes.

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Personal Finance

Revealed! See the homes you can buy for £300,000 right now

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Currently, the average asking price for a home in the UK is £314,019. The article details the kinds of properties…

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Personal Finance

Are ISAs still worth it? 3 ISA claims that are not correct

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There are claims made about ISAs that make people wonder whether they are still worth considering. Here are three ISA…

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Personal Finance

10 ways to make your home more appealing to buyers in 2022

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Here are some easy and cost-effective ways to make your property more appealing to buyers, according to experts in the…

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Personal Finance

Think-tank calls for a faster State Pension age increase

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A look at the current review of the State Pension age and alternatives offered by a think-tank on the impact…

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Personal Finance

Revealed! The UK is home to more than 2,000 ISA millionaires

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Based on figures released by HMRC, this article reveals details about millionaire ISA holders and how you could join their…

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Personal Finance

Revealed! The coastal areas that have seen the biggest house price increases in 2021

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A brief summary of the top ten coastal areas in the UK that have seen the biggest increase in average…

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Personal Finance

Is consolidating old pension pots worth it in 2022?

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This article explores whether pension consolidation is a viable option, and looks at some of the advantages and disadvantages of…

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Personal Finance

Rise of the gig economy: 59% of side hustle entrepreneurs earn up to £2,500 a month

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This article draws insight from a survey of 1,000 side hustle entrepreneurs and aims to throw light on the emerging…

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Personal Finance

Inflation soars to a 10-year high in November: how will your basket increase over the festive period?

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I investigate some of the contributors to the recent rise in inflation and how these price increases will result in…

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Personal Finance

Side hustles know no limits: why starting a side hustle in your 50s is more achievable than ever

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I investigate some of the reason why getting a side hustle or starting a business in your later life is…

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Personal Finance

This is the minimum amount of savings we’ll need for a comfortable retirement

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I investigate how much you will need in order to have either a minimum, moderate or comfortable standard of living…

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