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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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How to check your council tax band
Tips Thousands of homeowners continue to overpay for council tax because they are on wrong band. We look at how to check your council tax band and whether you could save thousands with a few simple steps
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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
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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?
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4 money moves to make post Budget
Capital gains tax has increased and inheritance tax perks are being reduced – here is how to bypass the Budget tax rises
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HMRC paper self-assessment deadline approaches – should you file your tax return by post?
Advice Most people file their tax return online but there are benefits to completing your self-assessment forms by post
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4 small tech stocks for your portfolio
Tips The UK market has never been considered a fertile hunting ground for tech stars. But there are plenty of promising companies beyond the old economy, says Michael Taylor of Shifting Shares
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Free childcare support: what you’re entitled to and how to apply
Parents are now entitled to 15 hours of free childcare per week once their child turns nine months old – and the allowance will double next year. How do you apply?
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Is it cheaper to be a sole trader?
It might be cheaper to be a sole trader due to changes to the tax system
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Pension moves you should make before Labour’s Budget raid
Savers are maxing out their pension contributions while retirees are grabbing their tax-free cash amid fears of a tax raid in the Autumn Budget. We look at what you can do to prepare
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How to prepare your portfolio for the US election
There’s still all to play for in the US election race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. What will victory for either mean for investors?
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Fractional shares allowed in ISAs, confirms HMRC
Advice The government has confirmed that fractional shares can be held in stocks and shares ISAs, junior ISAs, lifetime ISAs and child trust funds. What does this mean for investors?
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Buying vs renting: as mortgage rates drop, which is cheaper?
Advice In the UK, buying a home has traditionally been the preferred option over renting. But is that still true?
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Top global fintech companies to invest in
One British fintech hogs the headlines, but there are two top performers in the US. We explain where you should put your money
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What financial support can you get if you are suffering with long-term illness?
Health is wealth and more important than any material riches. But too often, long-term illness brings financial worries of its own. What financial support can you get if you are ill?
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5 steps to shield your money from the taxman before the Budget
Experts have warned Labour is planning a tax raid in its upcoming Budget. We share five steps to shield your money from the taxman
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The trading apps that let you put fractional shares in an ISA
Advice HMRC is set to change ISA rules to allow fractional shares to be included in the tax wrapper. Here are the trading platforms and trading apps that support this.
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Invest in water: the world’s most valuable resource
Tips The world faces major long-term water supply issues. Yet there is a solution at hand – and investors can profit from it
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Autumn Budget: how to protect your wealth from Labour
Keir Starmer has warned that the Budget will be "painful". We look at what you can do now to shield your money from Labour
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Could an electric car charger boost your rental income?
Advice Landlords have seen their buy-to-let profits come under pressure but tenants may be willing to pay a premium for an electric car charger
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6 money mistakes to avoid in your 50s
Advice You may be at the peak of your career in your 50s but your kids may also come calling for support - here is how to prepare your finances for the decades ahead
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Winter Fuel Payment cut to hit ‘1.5 million’ pensioners - what support does your energy supplier offer?
Advice The Winter Fuel Payment is being scrapped for most pensioners this year. But you may be able to access extra support from your energy supplier. Here’s what’s on offer.
