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How to become an ISA multi-millionaire
Making your first ISA million may be tricky but it gets easier if you want to become a multi-millionaire investor
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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How to pick an investment platform for your ISA
Advice Investment platforms, commonly known as fund supermarkets, let you buy, sell and hold funds, stocks and trusts. But how do you pick the right one and what should you look out for?
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick Last updated
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April price hikes – which household bills are going up this spring?
Households will be hit with a series of bill increases from this month across everything from council tax to energy. How big are the hikes and are there ways to save money?
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Could these six collectables make you rich?
Investing Which collectables are worth owning? From vintage toys to handbags, books and wine, we look at which items could be worthy investments and potentially make you a small fortune
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Households face council tax hikes of up to 9.99% – how much more will you pay this year?
Council tax bills will rise in almost all areas from tomorrow, 1 April. We reveal the local authorities slapping on extra costs
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Are regular savings accounts worth it?
A 7% interest rate is eye-catching, but how much can you save in a regular saver account and how does the interest rate work exactly?
By Ruth Emery Published
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How much council tax will you have to pay on a second home?
Second home council tax will surge from April across many parts of England. It follows similar local authority changes in Scotland and Wales.
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Revealed: the cheapest day to buy car insurance
Car insurance costs are dropping after a huge rise last year. But you could drive them down even further by doing an extra bit of planning. We reveal the cheapest day to buy car insurance
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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The top 10 holiday let hotspots as tax perks end in April
The furnished holiday lets tax regime will be scrapped next month - can property investors still make money from short-term rentals?
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Tourist taxes: should you pay more to visit holiday hotspots or look elsewhere?
Major cities have introduced extra fees to combat overtourism. We look at how to tackle the rise of tourist taxes.
By Marc Shoffman Published
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India is a new global powerhouse — should you invest?
India’s growth rate has slowed recently, but there is still ample scope for investors to benefit from its development.
By David Prosser Published
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Should you continue to hold Smithson Investment Trust?
Opinion Smithson Investment Trust, a small- and mid-cap fund, has struggled to live up to lofty expectations, says Rupert Hargreaves.
By Rupert Hargreaves Published
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Four UK data companies to buy now
Companies that create, harness or turn data into a valuable offering could be sitting on a hugely profitable gold mine. Rupert Hargreaves picks four of the best UK data companies to buy now.
By Rupert Hargreaves Published
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The 8% pension rule: what is it and is it enough to retire on?
You are probably saving this amount into a pension each month without even realising. But what is the 8% rule and is it enough to give you a comfortable retirement?
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Wood-burning stove vs central heating ‒ which is cheaper?
Advice After energy costs increased again, we compare wood-burning stove vs central heating to find out which is cheaper for your home
By Oojal Dhanjal Last updated
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6 ways to save on rail tickets
Rail tickets will go on sale this week, offering discounts of up to 50% across thousands of popular routes. We look at the upcoming offers and other ways to save.
By Katie Williams Last updated
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The case for investing in Bitcoin in 2025
Bitcoin has shown it is no fad or bubble and is set for growth under Donald Trump. It has a valuable role in portfolios, especially when paired with gold
By Charlie Morris Last updated
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How changes to business property relief could impact your family business
The rules on business property relief are a new headache for small firms
By David Prosser Published
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AstraZeneca goes cheap – should you buy?
The decline in AstraZeneca’s share price is overdone given the outlook, and the stock is cheap
By Rupert Hargreaves Published
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Share buybacks rise in the UK – what does it mean for investors?
Share buybacks are gaining popularity in the UK – good news for investors
By Rupert Hargreaves Published
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Should you bet on US stocks?
You don’t have to be bearish on US stocks to worry that they are now such a large share of global indices
By Cris Sholto Heaton Published
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Starling launches easy-access saver paying 4% – is it a best buy?
The digital challenger bank has launched its first easy-access savings account, available to current account customers. Is it competitive?
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Heated airer vs tumble dryer – which is cheaper?
Is a heated airer or a tumble dryer more cost-effective when drying clothes indoors? We crunch the numbers
By Oojal Dhanjal Last updated
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Top UK stocks with healthy cash flows and dividend yields
Three promising UK stocks according to Alan Dobbie, co-manager, Rathbone Income Fund
By Alan Dobbie Published
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How to keep your dividends safe from the taxman
Advice The number of people expected to pay dividend tax in 2024/25 has doubled since 2021/22. We reveal six ways to keep your dividends safe and beat the tax trap
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Know which performance fees you’re signing up for
Performance fees and their timing can have a bigger impact on returns than you might think
By Rupert Hargreaves Published
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How do NS&I savings account rates compare? Advantages of using government-backed bank
Advice NS&I savings accounts offer security and tax-efficient options for your money. But how do its interest rates compare to the rest of the market?
By Chris Newlands Last updated
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Are emerging markets ready to rally?
With global interest rates falling, emerging markets could be due a revival. We explain where to look
By Alex Rankine Last updated
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Lock in an 11% yield with Sabre
Tips Sabre, a best-in-class company is undervalued due to low profits in the motor insurance industry. Should you invest?
By Rupert Hargreaves Published
