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As competition in the retail investment platform market increases, many services are reducing their fees to entice more customers and keep up with their rivals. How will it impact your returns?

By Dan McEvoy Last updated 6 August 26

Achieving ‘FIRE’ – financial independence, retire early – involves extreme levels of frugality and disciplined investing, but can it really help you achieve early retirement and financial freedom?

By Sam Shaw Published 6 August 26

The main ‘big tech’ names recently reported quarterly financial results. We look at what is being signalled to investors.

By Sam Shaw Published 6 August 26

Indices – and the funds that track them – are typically constructed in one of two ways. What difference does it make which one you choose?

By Sam Shaw Published 5 August 26

Growth-oriented government reforms and a diversified stock market mean Vietnam is a diversified and well-valued opportunity for investors.

By Dan McEvoy Published 5 August 26

Videos Hedge funds are a popular way for wealthy people to invest, but how do they work?

By Sam Shaw Last updated 5 August 26

Asia-Pacific and renewable energy funds were some of the most popular during the month. Could your portfolio benefit from any of these strategies?

By Dan McEvoy Last updated 4 August 26

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee held interest rates for the fifth consecutive time in July. With the inflation expected to rise, where will interest rates go next?

By Daniel Hilton Last updated 3 August 26

The new chancellor, John Healey, will present his first Autumn Budget later this year. When is it, and what will the Burnham government’s first fiscal event include?

By Daniel Hilton Last updated 3 August 26

Here are the best banking stocks for your portfolio as profits boom once more at the world's big banks

By Rupert Hargreaves Published 3 August 26

Nuclear industry supplier Cameco is well placed to benefit from the rise in demand for zero-carbon power

By Dr Mike Tubbs Published 3 August 26

Opinion Three Asian stocks set to be winners of tomorrow while delivering profits today, as picked by Nitin Bajaj of the Fidelity Asian Values trust

By Nitin Bajaj Published 3 August 26

Debt funds are among the most misunderstood in the investment trust sector. But they are an excellent way to access more unusual income investments

By Rupert Hargreaves Published 2 August 26

Interview Canada's stock market is widely overlooked, but it is now well placed to prosper, says Greg Eckel of the Canadian General Investments trust

By Greg Eckel Published 2 August 26

Bending Spoons scavenges for once great or promising technology firms and gives them a new lease of life. It is now Italy's most valuable tech company.

By Jane Lewis Published 2 August 26

UK mid-cap stocks have been struggling as takeovers hollow out the market, says Cris Sholto Heaton

By Cris Sholto Heaton Published 1 August 26

Opinion Cornwall has spent 25 years waiting for a growth story. But its rich mineral deposits mean there's one right under its feet, says Nick Lawson

By Nick Lawson Published 1 August 26

Eight of the best properties for sale in tax havens – including an estate on the British Virgin Islands and a Regency villa in landscaped gardens in Guernsey.

By Natasha Langan Published 1 August 26

Opinion Investors have plenty of reasons to be cheerful, says Max King, despite the doom-mongers peddling nothing but gloom

By Max King Published 1 August 26

The Bank of England held interest rates at 3.75% in July 2026. When is the next Monetary Policy Committee meeting?

By Daniel Hilton Last updated 31 July 26

If Andy Burnham was the head of a listed company, his financial trickery would have sparked a share-price slide, says Matthew Lynn

By Matthew Lynn Published 31 July 26

The Rex in Manchester is a trendy new luxury hotel and private members' club. It isn't nicknamed The King of King Street for nothing.

By Sam Shaw Published 31 July 26

The asking price growth for homes with a sea-view is outpacing the national average. We look at the places with the highest premiums.

By Daniel Hilton Published 29 July 26

Retirement costs are rising and it is important to plan ahead for your golden years. We look at what steps to take if you are 10 years away from retirement.

By Marc Shoffman Last updated 29 July 26

If you’re planning a holiday overseas, you might want to make sure you’re clued up on the list of safest countries to visit.

By Oojal Dhanjal Last updated 29 July 26

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By MoneyWeek Published 29 July 26

Many self-employed workers have a second tax payment deadline. With a 7.75% interest charge on late payments, it’s important to pay your bill on time

By Ruth Emery Last updated 28 July 26