Investment means placing or lending money (e.g. buying property, stocks or bonds) with the intention of seeing a return on this investment over time. By definition investment is low risk and intended to generate income over an extended period. This may be at odds with the public perception of investment, in which people placing or lending money in an attempt to generate a large return in a short period of time. This type of high-risk option is actually speculation, not investment, although clearly these definitions have conflated in the collective consciousness.

Knowing where to place your money in order to generate an income is of course the most challenging aspect of investment, but fortunately there are a considerable number of resources online with information on investments both in the UK and abroad. You’ll be able to find information on investing for beginners, investment planning advice and access to a number of investment managers, companies and opportunities. The wealth of online resources mean that anyone with the necessary business sense and entrepreneurial nature will be able to make informed decisions on where to invest their money.

As a result of these advantages, the Internet is a crucial tool for today's investors, whether they are investment managers by vocation or simply someone hoping to invest their savings as a nest egg for the future. The following links have been specifically selected for offering informative information on savings and investments along with excellent opportunities to invest.