Easy ways to get going on a savings plan
Robo-advisers can guide DIY investors through online apps
Did you set yourself a savings goal for the new year but don't know where to begin? Finding a good investment to meet a simple DIY savings goal can take a lot of research, but a quick solution is to use a robo-adviser or hints from investment platforms. Ideally, investments should be made after considering the investment return you need, the investment risk you can afford to take, and the risk you can tolerate. A full analysis of your investment needs will also consider your current investments and how they match your needs and the risks they pose. But if you are a DIY investor willing to invest for at least three years and you just want to get going on meeting some simple goal for a single need, you can use a robo-adviser, choose an index-tracking product to get exposure to local or global markets, or take some hints from investment platforms' fund buy lists to help you choose a good actively managed fund. Blend of funds Robo-advisers are websites or apps that ask questions to iden...
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