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What is capital gains tax and how does it work?
The chancellor hiked the rate of capital gains tax in her Autumn Budget – but what is it and when do you pay it?
By Harriet Meyer Last updated
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Share tips 2024: this week’s top picks
Share Tips Share tips 2024: MoneyWeek’s roundup of the top picks this week – here’s what the experts think you should buy
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick Last updated
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Why Gary Lineker's Match of the Day exit matters
Former England captain Gary Lineker is stepping down from hosting the football programme Match of the Day, after 25 years.
By Jane Lewis Published
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Henry Keswick: the plutocrat who fell for China
Profile Henry Keswick, a scion of the Jardine Matheson trading company, rebuilt the firm's fortunes after the upheavals of the 1990s. He died aged 86.
By Jane Lewis Published
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How are Premium Bond prize winners notified – and who is Agent Million?
As the December prize draw takes place, we look at how Premium Bond winners are notified and how the winnings get paid. Plus, who is Agent Million?
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Pension Credit claims up 145% as Winter Fuel Payment deadline looms
News There is less than one month to go to claim Pension Credit and secure backdated Winter Fuel Allowance. Here's how to apply
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Is now a good time to invest in silver?
Investing in silver is a riskier play compared to gold, but there are reasons to believe that it could be a good time to buy the ‘devil’s metal’.
By Dan McEvoy Published
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How to improve your credit score
There are simple things you can do to improve your credit score. Even if you’ve never been turned down for a loan, you could be missing out on the best deals.
By Ruth Jackson-Kirby Last updated
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5 funds to consider as interest rates fall
Interest rates have started falling across several major economies. While cuts might not come as quickly as previously expected, these five funds could be worth a look
By Katie Williams Published
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Where to invest for 2025
As 2024 draws to a close, we’ve asked the experts what 2025 has in store for markets, and the best investment opportunities
By Dan McEvoy Published
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How to invest in bond ETFs
Bond funds don’t behave like individual bonds. Target maturity ETFs can solve that problem
By Cris Sholto Heaton Published
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10 benefits and perks you might be able to get when you retire
The Winter Fuel Payment was scrapped for millions of pensioners this year, but you may still be eligible for other benefits in retirement. We outline 10 pensioner perks – from council tax reductions to a free TV licence and prescriptions
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Trump calls “tariff” the “most beautiful word in the dictionary”, but investors may disagree
Donald Trump has promised to slap Mexico, Canada and China with new tariffs on day one of his presidency. What does it mean for the economy and investors?
By Katie Williams Published
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How to buy gold coins?
When buying gold coins and sovereigns, it is important to decide whether you are collecting or investing.
By Chris Carter Last updated
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Going part-time could leave a £58,000 hole in your pension: how to plug the gap
There are many reasons for switching to part-time work, but some savers don’t consider the impact on their pension until it is too late
By Katie Williams Published
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Are vintage Ladybird books valuable?
Collectables Keep an eye out for vintage Ladybird books at the car boot sale or on online marketplaces like eBay. You could find gold dust between its hard covers
By Chris Carter Published
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Invest in Glencore: a cheap play on global growth
Glencore looks historically cheap, yet the group’s prospects remain encouraging
By Rupert Hargreaves Published
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How to invest in gold
There are a number of ways you can invest in gold – from buying the yellow metal directly to investing in a gold ETF or buying gold-mining stocks. We look at the pros and cons of each strategy.
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Has Javier Milei succeeded in improving Argentina's economy?
Javier Milei won an election last year on an “anarcho-capitalist” platform, promising to take a chainsaw to the overbearing and bloated state. How’s it going?
By Simon Wilson Published
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Is now a good time to invest in gold?
In the current market conditions, is gold a good investment? We explore the reasons why now might be a good time to put some money into gold.
By Dan McEvoy Published
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Alchemy: gold for the gullible
People have fallen for alchemy for centuries, including Isaac Newton and Johannes Kepler. They should have known better
By Dominic Frisby Published
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Bargain British stocks with long-term potential
Three British stocks with plenty of long-term potential, according to Ian Lance, co-manager of Temple Bar Investment Trust
By Ian Lance Published
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8 of the best properties for sale with equestrian facilities
The best properties for sale with equestrian facilities – from a Georgian manor in Ceredigion, Wales, to a period farmhouse with an equine swimming pool in Banbury, Oxfordshire
By Natasha Langan Published
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The 4% pension rule to retire comfortably
Wondering when the best time is to retire, and how much to take from your pension pot? We explain how the 4% rule could help you retire comfortably.
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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CPI vs RPI inflation: what is the difference between ONS measures?
The Office for National Statistics calculates CPI, RPI and CPIH each month. What are they and what do they reveal about UK inflation?
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Will energy prices fall in 2025?
UK energy prices will rise by another 1.2% from January, according to the latest Ofgem price cap announcement. But will energy prices fall later in 2025?
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Should you invest in Trainline?
Ticket seller Trainline offers a useful service – and good prospects for investors
By Dr Matthew Partridge Published
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How to invest in US small caps
For more than a decade, US small caps have lagged their larger counterparts. There are signs this is starting to change – here's how to stock up
By Dr Matthew Partridge Published