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BrewDog investors have lost everything - are there better ways to back small firms?The collapse of BrewDog has called into question how useful crowdfunding is as an investing strategy and whether there are better ways to profit from small firms and startups
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Is now a good time to buy a house?Interest rate cuts and booming housing supply may make it cheaper to get on the property ladder in 2026 but there are other factors to consider
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Gender pensions gap widens – how women can boost their pensionWomen are making do, on average, with just two thirds of the pension of a man, according to new analysis, as time out for caring exacerbates the gender pay gap and further widens the gender pension gap. We look at five ways women can boost their pension.
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How to claim compensation for travel delaysAs travellers experience disruption when flying to and from the UAE and the Middle East, we look at what compensation you can get if your flight is cancelled or delayed.
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14 ways to save on your energy billAdvice As the weather gets colder and bills rise, we outline 14 ways you can save on your energy bills
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Do you face ‘double whammy’ inheritance tax blow? How to lessen the impactFrozen tax thresholds and pensions falling within the scope of inheritance tax will drag thousands more estates into losing their residence nil-rate band, analysis suggests
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Student loans debate: should you fund your child through university?Graduates are complaining about their levels of student debt so should wealthy parents be helping them avoid student loans?
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Pensions vs savings accounts: which is better for building wealth?Savings accounts with inflation-beating interest rates are a safe place to grow your money, but could you get bigger gains by putting your cash into a pension?
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ISA fund and trust picks for every type of investor – which could work for you?Whether you’re an ISA investor seeking reliable returns, looking to add a bit more risk to your portfolio or are new to investing, MoneyWeek asked the experts for funds and investment trusts you could consider in 2026
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How to avoid the savings interest tax trapMillions of savers are being urged to look at ways to shelter their cash from the taxman as the tax burden on savings escalates
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An experienced investor’s end of tax year checklistThe clock is ticking down before the end of the 2025/26 tax year, when any tax-free savings and investment allowances are lost. For experienced investors, though, the deadline for some tax-saving schemes is even earlier.
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13 ways to get a tax-free income every yearMillions more people are paying income tax as a result of frozen thresholds. But there are still more than a dozen ways to generate an income legally without handing over any of it to HMRC.
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Should you combine your pensions? Pros, cons and key checksCombining your pensions into a single pot can make managing the money easier – and cheaper. But some old pensions have valuable features you won’t want to lose. We weigh up the pros and cons of consolidating your retirement funds.
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What is a care fees annuity and how much does it cost?How we will be cared for in our later years – and how much we are willing to pay for it – are conversations best had as early as possible. One option to cover the cost is a care fees annuity. We look at the pros and cons.
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How to navigate the inheritance tax paperwork maze in nine clear stepsFamilies who cope best with inheritance tax (IHT) paperwork are those who plan ahead, say experts. We look at all documents you need to gather, regardless of whether you have an IHT bill to pay.
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Should you get financial advice when organising care for an elderly relative?A tiny proportion of over 45s get help planning elderly relatives’ care – but is financial advice worth the cost?
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Best cards for travel abroadWe list the best cards for travel, whether you’re going on holiday or you go abroad regularly.
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Top reasons homeowners use equity release to access £4 trillion housing wealthThe equity release market grew 11% in 2025, according to the latest data, as the over 55s rushed to make use of the trillions of pounds tied up in their homes. Here’s what they did with the money.
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The best UK investment platforms for beginnersMoneyWeek has selected its pick of the best UK investment platforms for beginners looking to step into the investing world for the first time
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'I can't afford to pay my tax bill, what help can I get from HMRC?'Ahead of the self-assessment tax return deadline, we explain what happens if you can't afford to pay HMRC your tax bill.
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Redundancy on the rise – how to manage a sudden drop in incomeUnemployment and redundancies are higher than a year ago, new figures show. We look at how to protect your finances if you face a sudden loss of income.
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What is the ideal time to spend on the property market? How you could risk losing thousandsTime on the housing market matters – get an offer too quickly or too slowly and you’ll often find you have to settle for less than the asking price. What is the ideal time for a property to spend on the market?
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Six steps business owners should consider before April inheritance tax relief changeNew limits to inheritance tax-free allowances are coming in from the Spring that affect business owners. Those looking to sell or transfer their assets into a trust before the changes need to act now
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Taxpayers told to check capital gains tax return or risk penalty after rate changes
With the self-assessment deadline just three weeks away, taxpayers who need to report capital gains should take extra care to avoid a penalty after recent changes, accountants have warned. Here’s how.
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Divorce and money – everything you need to know if you are splitting upAdvice Three-fifths of unhappily married people in the UK say they feel they can’t get divorced because of their finances. We look at what divorce means for your money
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How to take an energy meter reading as Ofgem energy price cap risesMeter reading day falls every three months when the new energy price cap kicks in. Here's why you may want to take a reading on 1 January ahead of the price cap rise
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Key money dates for 2026We run through the key dates and big money changes coming up in 2026 that could affect your financial health
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What does an interest rate cut mean for my pension?Interest rates have been cut from 4% to 3.75%. For pension savers and retirees the effects of the drop will depend on the type of retirement pot they have, but could be significant.
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What are my retirement income options?We’re all told to save into a pension, but there’s widespread confusion about how to take an income from our savings and investments at retirement, a new study has found. We look at your retirement income options.
