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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.
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Retirees lose out on £13,000 by not shopping around for best annuity deal
Pensioners are potentially missing out on thousands of pounds worth of income in retirement by failing to shop around. We explain how to get the best annuity deal
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Will the Autumn Budget hit the housing market recovery?
Advice The housing market has just started recovering from the mini Budget but could history repeat itself after the new chancellor’s fiscal update in October?
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Will the BlackRock World Mining Trust fund strike gold?
The BlackRock World Mining Trust looks like a compelling alternative to a pure play on gold explorers. Is it good enough?
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Dr Martens shares slump: should you give it the boot?
Over the past three years, Dr Martens has fallen out of fashion. Are the shares worth a look?
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Fast-growing bargain stocks the market has missed
A professional investor recommends attractive stocks to invest in. This week: Dan Higgins, portfolio manager, Majedie Investments, highlights three favourites
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Why a Budget inheritance tax clampdown could be bad for the property market
Advice Chancellor Rachel Reeves could target inheritance tax in her efforts to balance the books during her Budget next month. But could changes stifle Labour’s housing policies?
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Investing in IPOs: a good idea or a risky affair?
IPOs are far more likely to underperform the market than deliver spectacular gains. Here's why investors shouldn't get excited
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Should you buy pet insurance or “self insure” your furry friend?
Advice More people are giving up their puppies as veterinary costs are soaring. Are you better off self-insuring to save money and hold on to your hound?
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Which Labour pension reforms could be worst for savers?
Advice From tax-free withdrawals to higher-rate reliefs, there are plenty of pension reforms that could save the Treasury money. We reveal how rumoured changes could affect you.
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US stocks plummet – is it time to buy bonds?
US stocks have taken a dive – should you keep your focus on US markets or turn your head to bonds?
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I wish I knew what a drawdown was, but I’m too embarrassed to ask
Advice Pension drawdown is a way of taking cash out of your pension pot and funding your lifestyle in retirement. But how does it work?
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Renters’ Rights Bill: what reasons can landlords use to evict tenants?
Advice No-fault evictions are set to be banned and landlords will instead need to justify evicting a tenant. Here are the reasons landlords can use to get their property back
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Will Labour hike capital gains tax on business sales?
Labour may tinker with capital gains tax (CGT) and trim related reliefs. What does this mean for small businesses?
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Small caps: how to ride the recovery wave of UK equities
Professional investor Ken Wotton highlights British small caps that hit the sweet spot of the British equity market
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How to back top UK stocks and funds tax-free even without a British ISA
Advice Labour is reported to have scrapped plans for a British ISA but there is nothing stopping investors from investing in Britain tax-free anyway. We reveal the top UK funds
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Should you buy an electric car?
If you're thinking about buying an electric car, you might be wondering whether they offer good value for money. We look at the costs versus savings.
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Investing in defence: the easiest way to buy into the boom
The defence sector has taken off, but the opportunities for stock picking are more limited. We explain what to buy
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Don’t Look Back In Anger! How you can make money from the Oasis reunion tour and memorabilia
News From stocks to old tops, here is how you could cash-in as fans go mad for it over the Oasis reunion
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Gold or silver: which is the better bet?
Should you invest in gold or silver? Or should you own equal amounts of the precious metal?
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How to prepare your investment portfolio for volatile times
Advice You can't predict when volatility will hit your investment portfolio but you can prepare for it
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Are investment trusts back in favour?
The investment trust sector is undergoing a two-speed recovery as trust discounts start to narrow. Tread carefully
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How SMEs can secure public sector work
When it comes to bidding for public sector work, there are a few things SMEs can get a grip on
