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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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Winter Fuel Payment – what is it and who can get it?
Advice With energy bills rising again, we look at who can get the Winter Fuel Payment, how it works, and how to apply
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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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Best cards for travel abroad
Advice We weigh up the best cards for travel – whether you’re going on holiday or you travel regularly you’ll want to know the costs and perks
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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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Energy meter reading day: how to take one as Ofgem energy price cap changes
Advice Energy meter reading day takes place every three months. Here's how to take a gas and electricity reading as energy prices rise 10%.
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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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Hilton Hotels launches loyalty debit cards – are they any good?
Hilton Hotels has launched new hotel debit cards. How do they work and are they good for travel abroad?
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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?
