Good luck with your investment.

Had a bit more of ppi back.
Quite a good bit actually.
Not wanting to throw it away but wouldn't mind investing a little in shares.
It's all Greek to me but i read the AIM market is as I understand penny shares.
Any tips or useful ways to get involved.
Looked at web pages but tons.
Any idiot guides to recommend and how or who do you use to deal the shares and what are the rough charges.

We have a great financial adviser who works under the umbrella of St James Place. He invests our money in maximum S&S ISAs and other stock market areas depending on your preferred risk - low risk in our case.

The adviser and the group all take their cuts of course but it's hassle-free for us and we have been withdrawing income amounting to about 4% pa, not bad, considering the capital value has actually been increasing over the past couple of years.

For worry-free investing and a decent return it can't be bettered in my view! Hopefully there won't be another stock market disaster or you'll be seeing me outside Clapham Junction singing "Buddy, Can You Spare a Dime?"

There is no such thing as a great financial adviser.
They are all salesman who take money from you regardless whether your investments rise or fall.

Using a wealth manager is an utter mugs game. They have as much clue as to what the markets will do as you or I do, however they still make their money.

Why people would trust a complete stranger with their savings is completely beyond me.

Particularly when these same people receive huge bonuses and salaries. Who pays for this? you!

My advice would be to always be in complete control of your own investments and keep any interest/dividends/rent accrued in the pot to compound to make even more money. Never trust a stranger to 'invest' your hard earned.

Good luck bud.