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What sole traders and landlords need to know about Making Tax Digital with one year to go
Sole traders and landlords will have to start reporting their earnings digitally on a quarterly basis to HMRC from April 2026 – here is what you need to know
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What to do with old £20 notes – how to exchange old notes and coins
Paper £20 notes and £50 are no longer legal tender. We explain what to do with old £20 and £50 notes and where you can exchange them
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Can I shield my ISAs from inheritance tax?
Many investors and savers will be wondering if there’s anything they can do to protect their ISAs from inheritance tax, especially as pensions will become liable for the levy from April 2027. We reveal the options available to ISA customers
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ISAs vs pensions – which is better for retirement?
Pensions are more tax-efficient overall but ISAs offer greater flexibility. Which is the best option as you save for retirement?
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How much should I pay into a pension?
One of the trickiest parts of retirement planning is working out how much to pay into a pension. We explore what to consider when deciding how much to contribute
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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
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UK passport renewal: cost, how long it takes – all you need to know
Travel The UK passport renewal process just became more expensive. Here’s everything you need to know about the recent changes to ensure your trip runs smoothly
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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?
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Calculate the stamp duty on your house purchase: how much of a UK sold house price is taxed?
The amount of stamp duty you pay depends on which band the house price you’re paying falls into. Here's how the tax works.
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Beware the savings tax trap: 2 million savers face paying tax on their interest
Advice Millions of people will pay tax on their cash savings in 2024/25, up from about 650,000 three years ago. We outline clever ways to shelter your cash from the taxman
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How much does it cost to move house?
If you're looking to relocate, you may be wondering how much it costs to move house. We breakdown the costs - everything from conveyancing, survey, removals, stamp duty, estate agent fees plus EPC
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Checklist: 10 easy moves to save you money before the end of the 2024/25 tax year
Tips The end of the 2024/25 tax year is fast approaching. We’ve put together an action plan so you can maximise valuable tax breaks and allowances before they disappear on 5 April
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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?
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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
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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
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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?
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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.
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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
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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?
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Is your job title increasing your car insurance costs?
When it comes to the cost of your car insurance, job titles matter. We reveal the ones that could potentially add hundreds to the cost of your policy
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The most popular ISA funds, stocks and investment trusts
As we enter the new tax year, we look at the most popular ISA funds, investment trusts and stocks over the past four months
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5 ways to close the gender pension gap
Women could face a gender pension gap of more than £85,000 by the time they reach retirement age, but it starts from the very moment they enter the workplace. Ahead of International Women’s Day (8 March), we look at five steps to help boost your pension.
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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.
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Managing your money in retirement – 4 golden rules to follow to avoid a shortfall
We look at how to manage your money in retirement, after research suggests retirees are at risk of depleting their pension pots a decade too soon due to the “lottery effect”
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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.
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Divorce and money - everything you need to know if you are splitting up
Advice The first working Monday of January is dubbed ‘divorce day’. If you’re thinking of splitting up, we look at what divorce means for your finances and how to manage money when separating
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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.
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The financial benefits of getting married – should you say 'I do'?
Marriage may be on your mind as Valentine’s Day approaches but fewer couples are getting hitched. There are legal, financial and tax privileges you could be giving up by not saying ‘I do’ – we look at the financial benefits of getting married
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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.
