To help make things easier for you, we've ‘translated’ a few of the most common terms here. Click on a question for a jargon-free answer:

What do I need to consider before I invest anything at all?
Which investments are high risk and which are low risk?
What does 'investment return' mean?
What is a 'fixed interest' investment?
What is an 'investment bond'? How safe are they?
What is 'equity investing'? Is it usually high risk?
What is a fund?
What does a fund manager do?
Why does inflation matter to investors?
How do I decide which product is right for me?