How to Start Investing: Choose Your Platform, Account and Fund | RFS 2026 Week 8

Week 8 of Rebel Finance School is where theory becomes action. You know what to invest in — low-cost global index funds. Now Alan and Katie Donegan walk you through the three decisions you need to make to actually do it 🏪 Platform — where you invest 📦 Account — the rules and tax treatment 🌍 Fund — what your money is invested in You’ll learn how these layers fit together, what to look for when choosing them, and how to map the pensions and investments you already have. By the end, the jargon will feel less intimidating and you’ll know your next action. This video is part of a free 10-week personal finance course called Rebel Finance School. For access to the notes, spreadsheets, and more that accompany the course, please sign up here - https://rebeldonegans.com/finance/rfs/ Join the Facebook group to get friendly support from like-minded people: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rebelfinance 🔗 Links FTSE global all cap dashboard https://rebeldonegans.com/finance/investing/ftse-global-all-cap-dashboard/ Clash of the Titans. FTSE Developed world ex-UK vs FTSE Global All Cap https://youtu.be/0BwyAfNbV6M?si=L5z1CNSzqfYNZZge Investing in your country guide https://rebeldonegans.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/RFS26_Investing_In_Your_Country_Quick_Guide.pdf What happens if Vanguard goes bust? https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/need-help/answer/what-happens-to-my-money-if-vanguard-become-insolvent Navigating the Vanguard website YouTube series https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRjwfVU_qq2b9ZZRBaATQvfCx9uy1dmdQ Money helper guide to finding your pensions (UK) https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en/pensions-and-retirement/pension-problems/tracing-and-finding-lost-pensions Mission control: https://rebeldonegans.com/finance/rfs/course-notes Disclaimer: We are not financial advisers 💼 This is not financial advice 💰. We are not regulated. We are not trained financial advisors 🎓 We are never going to try and sell you anything 🛍️ You make your decision