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The decline in AstraZeneca’s share price is overdone given the outlook, and the stock is cheap

By Rupert Hargreaves Published 16 December 24

Share buybacks are gaining popularity in the UK – good news for investors

By Rupert Hargreaves Published 9 December 24

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 9 December 24

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 5 December 24

Is a heated airer or a tumble dryer more cost-effective when drying clothes indoors? We crunch the numbers

By Oojal Dhanjal Last updated 4 December 24

Three promising UK stocks according to Alan Dobbie, co-manager, Rathbone Income Fund

By Alan Dobbie Published 3 December 24

Performance fees and their timing can have a bigger impact on returns than you might think

By Rupert Hargreaves Published 26 November 24

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 19 November 24

With global interest rates falling, emerging markets could be due a revival. We explain where to look

By Alex Rankine Last updated 11 November 24

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 4 November 24

Capital gains tax has increased and inheritance tax perks are being reduced – here is how to bypass the Budget tax rises

By Marc Shoffman Published 31 October 24

Advice Most people file their tax return online but there are benefits to completing your self-assessment forms by post

By Marc Shoffman Last updated 30 October 24

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

By Michael Taylor Last updated 30 October 24

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?

By Katie Williams Last updated 29 October 24

It might be cheaper to be a sole trader due to changes to the tax system

By David Prosser Published 29 October 24

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

By Ruth Emery Last updated 28 October 24

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?

By Dr Matthew Partridge Published 28 October 24

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?

By Marc Shoffman Last updated 23 October 24

Advice In the UK, buying a home has traditionally been the preferred option over renting. But is that still true?

By Marc Shoffman Last updated 14 October 24

One British fintech hogs the headlines, but there are two top performers in the US. We explain where you should put your money

By David C. Stevenson Published 4 October 24

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?

By Katie Williams Published 3 October 24

Experts have warned Labour is planning a tax raid in its upcoming Budget. We share five steps to shield your money from the taxman

By Katie Williams Published 1 October 24

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.

By Marc Shoffman Published 1 October 24

Tips The world faces major long-term water supply issues. Yet there is a solution at hand – and investors can profit from it

By David J. Stevenson Last updated 1 October 24

Keir Starmer has warned that the Budget will be "painful". We look at what you can do now to shield your money from Labour

By Ruth Emery Last updated 30 September 24

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

By Marc Shoffman Published 30 September 24

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

By Marc Shoffman Published 27 September 24