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Top 3 reasons families fight over inheritance – and how to avoid disputes
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What is a robo-adviser and which is the best one for me?
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'My pension forecast scared the life out of me – here's what I'd tell my younger self'
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What Santander’s takeover of TSB means for customers
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IFS: Ditch the triple lock and promise never to means-test the state pension
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Top funds, stocks and trusts to invest in
Investing
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Reinvesting dividends: why it could leave you thousands better off
Dividend paying companies in your portfolio can provide a reliable income but potentially millions of investors are missing out on thousands of pounds by not reinvesting dividends
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The most popular ISA funds, stocks and investment trusts
As we enter the new tax year, we look at the most popular ISA funds, investment trusts and stocks over the past four months
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City bosses call for stamp duty on shares to be scrapped to save UK stock market
Hargreaves Lansdown, IG, AJ Bell, Bestinvest and Interactive Investor are calling on the government to take urgent action to encourage people to invest in the UK stock market, and halt its downward spiral
Personal Finance
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What is the Ofgem energy price cap and what does it mean for your bills?
Energy bills fell by 7% on 1 July when the new Ofgem price cap came into effect. What exactly is the cap?
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Should you switch to a fixed energy tariff?
As energy prices remain volatile and far above pre-2022 levels, is now the time to look for a fixed energy tariff? We check out the latest gas and electricity deals
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What to do with old £20 notes – how to exchange old notes and coins
We explain what to do with old £20 and £50 notes as they are no longer legal tender in the UK — plus where you can exchange them for new polymer banknotes
Economy
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What could cause a UK recession?
Growth continues to be evasive for the British economy. Will the economy be strong enough to avoid a recession in the future?
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When is the next Bank of England base rate meeting?
The Bank of England held the base rate at 4.25% in June. When is the next Monetary Policy Committee meeting and will interest rates fall?
Property
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How to help your children buy a home
Younger generations continue to struggle to keep up with the pace of increasing house prices. We look at ways you could help your children or grandchildren get on the property ladder.
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What house features do homebuyers look for? How to boost house price by £20k
When it comes to selling property, these house features are likely to seal the deal for prospective buyers
Savings
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How to gift Premium Bonds
Could Premium Bonds be the gift that keeps on giving? We look at how to buy them for a child.
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How are Premium Bonds prize winners notified – and who is Agent Million?
We look at how Premium Bonds winners are notified and how the winnings get paid. Plus, who is Agent Million?
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The “wait-and-see” savings mistake to avoid: Savers urged to fix now and earn £624 extra interest
Some savers are waiting for savings rates to rise before moving to a fixed-rate account. But this could cost you hundreds
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Fiscal drag could cost millions of earners thousands – what is it, and how can I protect my money?
Videos The government froze tax thresholds, which will drag employees into higher tax bands as wages rise with inflation. We explain what fiscal drag is, and how to avoid it.
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What is an ETF? Everything you need to know about exchange-traded funds
Many investors use ETFs, or exchange-traded funds, as part of a passive investment strategy. But what exactly is an ETF?
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What is book value?
Explainer A popular way to value a company is to use the price/book ratio, which compares a company’s share price with its book value. But what is book value?
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Money talks at the Edinburgh Fringe
Matthew Partridge rounds up the best money-themed shows at the Edinburgh Festival.
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What is an investment trust?
“Active” investment funds come in two main varieties, one of which is investment trusts. But what exactly is an investment trust?
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I wish I knew what passive investing was, but I’m too embarrassed to ask
Videos Passive investing is when you buy a fund that aims to track the performance of a particular index. Here's how it works.
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