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Revealed: the luckiest Premium Bond areas in the UK – do you live in one?
NS&I has made 532 millionaires over 30 years. What UK area has been the luckiest for Premium Bond holders, and do Premium Bonds remain worthy of your cash?
By Vaishali Varu Last updated
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Private school fees: how to plan financially
Private school fees have soared – and Labour has promised to introduce VAT. Here are three steps you can take to plan financially.
By Katie Williams Published
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Should you add your credit score to your dating app profile?
Research shows dating app profiles with a ‘good’ or ‘excellent’ credit score more likely to find a match
By Chris Newlands Published
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Could a delayed property purchase scupper your summer holiday?
Advice Around 370,000 property deals may be going through the conveyancing process this summer. We explain if a sale or purchase could disrupt your travel plans
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Three UK investment sectors to watch this election season
UK equity investors are asking themselves what the 4 July general election could mean for different investment sectors. Here’s three you should watch
By Katie Williams Published
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The end of the granny annexe? How scrapping multiple dwellings relief could affect your property portfolio
Advice Multiple dwellings relief has been abolished. Here is how it could hit the property market.
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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Can I afford to send my kids to private school?
Private school fees have shot up in recent years and Labour plans to scrap tax perks if it wins the general election. How big a bill are you looking at?
By Katie Williams Published
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Investors are failing to use their shareholder voting rights - how to vote in upcoming investment trust AGMs
Tips Forget the general election, investors can already make their vote count in the coming weeks at company annual general meetings. Here is how you can have a say on your stocks.
By Tom Higgins Last updated
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Invest in Philippines: an overlooked Asian market?
This emerging market could be the next big thing for foreign investors. Is it a good idea to invest in Philippines?
By Alex Rankine Published
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Top India funds to invest in
Are you thinking about investing in India funds? Tracker funds have earned excellent returns, but trusts that backed small-cap growth stocks did even better
By Cris Sholto Heaton Published
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How to invest £1,000: where the experts would put their money
Advice A £1,000 lump sum may not seem like a lot to invest but it can still make a difference to your long-term financial plan. We asked three experts what they would do.
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Is it time to fix your savings?
One-year savings rates are falling, and it’s widely expected that the Bank of England will cut the base rate in June or August. So, is it time to fix your savings before rates drop further?
By Ruth Emery Published
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British ISA: what assets could it include?
Advice A Treasury consultation on the new British ISA is set to close in two weeks. We reveal the latest rumours of what will be allowed in the tax wrapper
By Marc Shoffman Published
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FTSE 100 hits record highs – why is it rising and will we see more gains?
Advice UK equities have been described as unloved for a long time but as the FTSE 100 hits new highs, we explain if now is the time to buy British.
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Investing in property: why it is still a good diversifier for the long-term
The fundamental case for property as an asset class remains intact. While the sector has been overshadowed by relatively strong returns from equities and bonds, there is still a strong case for investing in property for the long-term, ii’s head of fund research, Dzmitry Lipski, argues
By Dzmitry Lipski Published
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How to sell your car for the best price
Looking to sell your car? Almost half of drivers find selling their car stressful, with many worried about getting the best price. We reveal insider tips on how to get the best possible price for your old car.
By Ruth Emery Published
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Rare coins worth £1,500 – do you own one?
A rare 50p London Olympics coin with a small defect recently sold at auction for £1,500. How can you spot these faulty coins and how much could you get for them?
By Vaishali Varu Last updated
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How to protect your money from the dark web
The dark web has become a hotspot for credit card fraud and other financial crimes. Here’s how you can protect your private details and stay safe
By Oojal Dhanjal Published
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Latest investment trends revealed
Where are investors putting their money, and how has the average investor fared in recent years? We take a look at the latest investment trends from Interactive Investor.
By Katie Williams Published
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Should you invest in Apple?
Apple is navigating some challenges, including fierce competition in China and falling iPhone sales. But the tech giant’s latest results were better than expected. Should you invest in Apple stock?
By Katie Williams Published
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Investors return to equity funds – green shoots or end-of-tax-year blip?
Equity funds saw net inflows in March for the first time in over three years. What’s driving this behaviour, and which regions are proving most popular?
By Katie Williams Published
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What happens when a company delists from a stock exchange?
There are several reasons why a company might delist from a stock exchange – from bankruptcy to a private equity buyout. Here’s what it means for investors.
By Katie Williams Published
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6 money changes to watch out for in May
A raft of changes could affect your wallet this month, from prescription fees going up to interest rates being cut. We explain everything you need to know.
By Ruth Emery Published
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How to beat Warren Buffett – and the fund and trusts that have managed it
Warren Buffett has achieved stellar returns for investors over a long and illustrious career. Can you rival his investment performance?
By Katie Williams Published
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Top-quality, rapidly growing European stocks are selling at enticing valuations
Timothy Lewis, portfolio manager at JPMorgan European Growth & Income tells us where he’d put his money
By Timothy Lewis Published
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Early bird ISA investors flock to global funds, India and the US
There’s been an increase in investors maxing out their ISA at the start of the new tax year. But where are they putting their cash and why does it make sense to be an early bird investor?
By Vaishali Varu Published
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Millions to pay tax on savings interest: how to pay less
Advice We will see a huge spike in the number of people paying tax on savings in 2024. We explain how much tax you could pay and what you can do to reduce your HMRC bill.
By Vaishali Varu Last updated
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What are safe-haven assets and should you invest in them?
Investors turn to safe-haven assets like gold and government bonds in periods of market turmoil. How do they work and should you invest in them?
By Katie Williams Published
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Lloyds Bank unveils new pension service – is it any good?
Lloyds is the first high-street bank to launch a ready-made pension service. How does it work, is it any good and who can save in it?
By Vaishali Varu Published