Latest articles by Kalpana Fitzpatrick
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Retirees cash out small pension pots, FCA figures reveal
Retirees raid pension pots and fall out of love with annuities, FCA data shows. Should you take money out from your pension pot?
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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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Robinhood opens up UK arm
American trading app Robinhood has finally set up shop in the UK today and claims it will save US stock enthusiasts hundreds of pounds in fees - here’s what you need to know about the American trading app’s expansion
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What to do with old £20 notes – how to exchange old notes for new ones
Advice Old paper £20 and £50 notes are no longer legal tender. We explain what to do with your old banknotes and where to exchange them.
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The wealth gap - and why it isn't closing anytime soon
Women face smaller pensions, smaller savings and we’re still fighting the gender pay gap. But unless men become allies, will things really change anytime soon?
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How to invest like an ISA millionaire
Tips As the number of ISA millionaires reaches a record high, we reveal the top funds and trusts that these investors have pumped their money into
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Spring Budget: a very British affair?
Hunt announces the launch of a British ISA plus a British Savings Bonds as he boasts the growing investment opportunities in the UK. But will savers buy into it?
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What is Bed and ISA - what is it and why you need to act soon
Analysis The dividend tax allowance will drop from £1,000 to £500 in April 2024. Can a Bed and ISA help reduce what you hand over to the taxman? We explain what a Bed and ISA and why you only have around six weeks left to make use of it
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Investing in a recession: 5 moves investors should make now
The UK has entered a recession. Here's what you need to think about to shield your investments from the economic downturn.
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How to gift money to children this Christmas
Advice While I'm all for the Barbie this Christmas, could JISAs, pensions and even Premium Bonds help set them up for life? Here are the money gifts to think about this festive season, says Kalpana Fitzpatrick.
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Halifax: House prices to fall 4% in 2024
This year may have avoided a full-on property market crash, but the continued downward pressure on house prices will spill into 2024, with prices sliding or staying flat, both Halifax and Nationwide forecast
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Nationwide: UK house prices creep up by 0.2% - are we heading for a rebound?
Nationwide’s latest house price index shows property prices inched up by 0.2% as demand warms up - will this trend go into 2024?
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Charlie Munger’s top tips for investing
Warren Buffett’s right-hand man Charlie Munger has passed away at age 99. We look at what wisdom he leaves behind and what we can learn from the veteran investor, writes Kalpana Fitzpatrick
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Hargreaves Lansdown launches fixed-term cash ISA product
savings/hargreaves-lansdown-fixed-cash-isa-launch Investment platform Hargreaves Lansdown is to offer fixed term cash ISAs via its Active Savings platform paying 4.8%, tax free - but is it any good?
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Autumn Statement National Insurance cuts - what it means for you
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has today announced that National Insurance will cut be by two percentage points from 12% to 10% from January 2024. Here’s what it means for your money
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Why you should invest: Inflation-busting savings are back, but how much did high inflation really cost you?
Latest inflation figures mean the base rate is higher than inflation for the first time in around 15 years, and for the first time in two years savings accounts actually beat inflation. But this is not an end game - you should look to invest to really build your wealth and this is why (the figures may just shock you), says Kalpana Fitzpatrick
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Will inflation fall below 5%?
This week’s inflation forecast suggests we could be heading for a drop below 5%. While it will still fall short of the Bank’s 2% target, savings could for the first time in almost 15 years beat inflation - but only if you act now, says Kalpana Fitzpatrick
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Barclays launches £175 switching deal - plus earn 5.12% interest on cash
Barclays launches £175 switch bonus, which also gives you access to 5.12% easy access savings. We have all the details
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How to get a £23,000 pension pot boost
Most people do not save enough for retirement, but could you give yourself a £23,000 pension boost with a few modest cash injections?
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NS&I withdraws market-leading 6.2% one year fixed bond - what are the alternatives?
National Savings & Investments (NS&I) has now dropped its one year fixed bond paying a table topping 6.2% interest rate a month after launch. Here’s where to find the next best alternative for one year fixed savings
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Halifax: House price slump continues as prices slide for the sixth consecutive month
UK house prices fell again in September as buyers returned, but the slowdown was not as fast as anticipated, latest Halifax data shows. Where are house prices falling the most?
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October NS&I Premium Bonds winners - check now to see what you won
NS&I Premium Bonds holders can check now to see if they have won a prize this month. We explain how to check your premium bonds
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October’s NS&I Premium Bond winners revealed - have you scooped £1 million?
Two lucky NS&I Premium Bond winners are now millionaires this October. Find out here you are one of them
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Revealed: Best funds for DIY investors
Wondering where to put your money? With thousands of investment options, which funds, ETFs, trusts are the best? Bestinvest has just released it’s best funds list - we have all the details to help you strengthen your portfolio
