Mike_M's Blog

Researching the market. Yawn. Yes, it’s boring and time consuming, but if you want to become a successful finance affiliate, it’s absolutely crucial. The amount of research you do basically determines whether you will be a success or a failure in this industry.
Where to start?
1. Go to WHSmith and look for finance-related magazines. Finance is a pretty large industry covering loans, mortgages, insurance, credit cards, savings, investments, debt management, car finance and current accounts - you are bound to find lots of suitable reading material.
2. Supplement this with relevant newspaper articles. If you see a headline like ‘Mortgage borrowing at all-time low’, buy the paper. Most papers contain entire sections on finance. Read them. This will gi...