How to keep your dividends safe from the taxman
How to keep your dividends safe from the taxman
We look at ways to keep your dividends safe ahead of the decrease in tax allowances.
28 Mar 2023
Best junior stocks and shares ISA platforms
Best junior stocks and shares ISA platforms
A junior stocks and shares ISA is a great way to save for your child tax-efficiently. But it can be confusing deciding which investment platform to ch…
28 Mar 2023
Inheritance Tax bill hits a record £6.4bn – how to reduce your inheritance tax bill
Inheritance Tax bill hits a record £6.4bn – how to reduce your inheritance tax bill
HMRC has collected £6.4bn in inheritance tax between April 2022 and February 2023, already surpassing last year’s record.
21 Mar 2023
Can I avoid IHT by stuffing all my money into a pension?
Can I avoid IHT by stuffing all my money into a pension?
The ditching of the lifetime allowance could enable millions of pension savers to avoid inheritance tax. We explain how.
20 Mar 2023
Buying vs renting: as mortgage rates rise, which is cheaper?
Buying vs renting: as mortgage rates rise, which is cheaper?
In the UK, buying a home has traditionally been the preferred option over renting. But is that still true? Rebecca Goodman asks: which makes more sen…
17 Mar 2023
The best credit cards with 0% on purchases – November 2022
The best credit cards with 0% on purchases – November 2022
0% credit cards are a great way to spread the cost of big purchases - we flag the best deals available now.
15 Mar 2023
National Insurance credits: government extends the deadline to let you plug the pensions gap
National Insurance credits: government extends the deadline to let you plug the pensions gap
Spending just over £800 to purchase NI credits today could add £5,500 a year to your pension pot in future - and thanks to a government extension on t…
7 Mar 2023
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Avios offer: How to stack up thousands of extra Avios bonus points
Avios offer: How to stack up thousands of extra Avios bonus points
Avios points can help you cut the cost of travelling and right now, you can grab thousands of extra Avios points with this American Express deal
1 Mar 2023
The cost of care: how to pay for long term care?
The cost of care: how to pay for long term care?
The high cost of long-term care ranks is among the top five reasons why those over 55 will choose to continue working after retirement age. Whether yo…
23 Feb 2023
Why you need to act fast to get the best deals on savings accounts
Why you need to act fast to get the best deals on savings accounts
Providers are offering better rates on savings accounts, but savers have to be quick to snap them up as the best deals don't stick around for long.
16 Feb 2023
Where RIT Capital Partners went wrong
Where RIT Capital Partners went wrong
Weak returns and rising private-equity exposure mean the wide discount to NAV for RIT Capital Partners is justified.
16 Feb 2023
Overpaying your mortgage - is it a good use of cash?
Overpaying your mortgage - is it a good use of cash?
Given higher interest rates and the rising cost of living, is it better to overpay your mortgage and will doing so save you money?
10 Feb 2023
Is it a good time to buy an annuity as rates hit a 14-year high?
Is it a good time to buy an annuity as rates hit a 14-year high?
Average annual annuity income has risen by almost £700 over the past 12 months. We look at whether now is a good time to buy an annuity
7 Feb 2023
What to do with old £20 notes – how to exchange old notes for new ones
What to do with old £20 notes – how to exchange old notes for new ones
Old paper £20 and £50 notes are no longer legal tender. We explain what to do with your old banknotes and where to exchange them.
31 Jan 2023
Fund platform launches low cost £4.99 a month service for small investors - we see how it compares
Fund platform launches low cost £4.99 a month service for small investors - we see how it compares
Aimed at investors with small investment pots of £30k or less, fund platform interactive investors has launched a low costs service - but is it any go…
31 Jan 2023
How to ask for a pay rise
How to ask for a pay rise
A higher salary is the best way to combat the cost of living crisis. But it can feel awkward asking for a pay rise. We reveal our top tips on how best…
31 Jan 2023
Is now a good time to buy a house?
Is now a good time to buy a house?
Is now a good time to buy a house? That’s something many people might be asking as house prices, and mortgage rates, begin to decline
30 Jan 2023
Self-assessment tax returns: what you need to know about getting your tax bill right
Self-assessment tax returns: what you need to know about getting your tax bill right
Understanding how self assessment works can help you ensure you pay the right amount of tax, as well as avoid penalties for missing the deadline.
30 Jan 2023
Equity release v downsizing – which is best?
Equity release v downsizing – which is best?
Equity release hit a record high in 2022. But is downsizing a better way to hold on to your money?
27 Jan 2023
2022: what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger
2022: what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger
Ben Ritchie and Rebecca Maclean, Investment Managers, Dunedin Income Growth Investment Trust PLC
25 Jan 2023
Fan heater vs oil heater – which is cheaper?
Fan heater vs oil heater – which is cheaper?
Sales of portable heaters have soared, as households look to cut their energy costs. But which is better: a fan heater or an oil heater? We put them t…
25 Jan 2023
What are the UK’s most expensive postcodes to buy a house in?
What are the UK’s most expensive postcodes to buy a house in?
Data from estate agent comparison site GetAgent reveals the UK’s priciest and cheapest postcodes to buy a property in
25 Jan 2023