Learn more with Dodl

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Learn more with Dodl

Helpful insights and articles to support you at each stage of your investing journey.

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Budgeting 101 – the 12 tips of Christmas

The most wonderful time of the year is approaching, and along with it comes the joyful chaos of holiday shopping and festivities.

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5 things you need to know about the Autumn Statement

What did the Chancellor tell us exactly and why does it matter?

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Making your retirement comfortable and colourful

Data suggests saving for retirement can be harder for the LGBTQ+ community - so what can be done about this?

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Budgeting 101 – gourmet on a budget

Looking for ways to enjoy your food without breaking the bank?

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Back 2 school – investing on a budget

So, you’ve got your budgeting locked down, now where do you want your spare change to go?

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Three key things to know about pensions

It’s Pension Awareness Week so there’s no better time to take a quick crash course on this very special type of investment account.

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Back 2 school – budgeting masterclass!

Are you a student or recent graduate eager to budget while also taking control of your financial future?

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Budgeting 101 – subscription switching

Are you juggling more streaming subscriptions than you can binge watch?

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Dodl’s lifetime ISA knowledge quest!

We recently took to the streets of London to embark on an exciting research project!

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What are the limits of the lifetime ISA?

Lifetime ISA jargon buster

We’re here to guide you through the maze of house-hunting jargon!

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What are the limits of the lifetime ISA?

What are the limits of the lifetime ISA?

Are you thinking about opening a lifetime ISA? Get to know its limits first.

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The 12 months of Dodl

A look-back at some of the moments that made Dodl’s first year of taking the fear out of investing.

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Diving into dividend tax

How you can be taxed on your investment income and how it’s changing.

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Clearing up capital gains tax

How you can be taxed on your investment gains and how it’s changing.

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New tax year, new…allowances!

A new tax year is fast approaching. Find out when it is and why it matters.

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5 reasons to feel positive about investing in 2023

Here's why 2023 could be a good moment to start investing - and feel pretty great about it!

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It’s your money – protect & grow it

How investing can be a savvy option when trying to beat the rising cost of living.

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Financial goals and investing for your future

Creating goals can be a great way to focus your finances and help you invest towards your future.

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Getting ready to invest

Things to check and understand before you start your investing journey.

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Understanding investing risk

Learn about risk and how managing it is key to your investing journey.

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Get to know Dodl, AJ Bell… and the monsters

Find out all you need to know about who’s bringing you your new, easy-to-use investment app.

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Understanding the charges

Learn more about Dodl’s charges, the investment charges and how they all work.

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Choosing an investment account

Learn all about the four different investment accounts available with Dodl.

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What’s your type (of investment)?

Learn about the different types of investments and where Dodl’s investment range comes into it all.

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How to invest?

Read up on how much and how regularly you can choose to invest.

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Building your investment portfolio

What’s an investment portfolio and what to consider when building yours?

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Getting into the investing habit

Learn all about monthly investing and how it can be one of your good financial habits!

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How buying investments works

The big one, the reason you open a Dodl account. So how does it work?...

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How selling investments works

The start, the middle and the end of selling your investments on Dodl.

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How transfers work

What's involved when moving your investment account from another provider to Dodl.

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How corporate actions and dividends work

Learn about the mysterious world of corporate actions and dividends, and how they work with Dodl.

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How withdrawing your lifetime ISA to buy your first home works

Found the first place to call your own? Congratulations! Here’s how you withdraw your Dodl lifetime ISA to help you buy it.

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Important to know

You have to be a UK citizen and resident to open an account with Dodl.

The past performance of investments isn't an indicator of their future performance and their value can go down as well as up. This means you could get back less than you originally invested.

Dodl doesn’t offer any advice so if you’re not sure about the risks involved with investing, you should speak to a suitable financial adviser.

How you're taxed depends on your circumstances, and tax rules can change in future.