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Should you switch to a fixed energy tariff?
As energy prices remain volatile and far above pre-2022 levels, is now the time to look for a fixed energy tariff? We check out the latest gas and electricity deals
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Winter Fuel Payment – what is it and who can get it?
Advice Pensioners with higher incomes will need to repay the Winter Fuel Payment this year, unless they opt out – and the deadline is fast approaching. We explain the eligibility rules and how the payment works
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What is crypto?
You may well have heard of cryptocurrencies, but it’s important to understand how these risky assets work before diving in
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Risk in investing: the importance of understanding how risk shapes your returns
To maximise their chances of beating inflation over the long run, investors need to understand how risk impacts their portfolio
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Child Benefit: how it works, eligibility criteria and how to claim
Child Benefit is worth hundreds of pounds per year and claiming it can help build up your state pension entitlement. We look at who is eligible and how to get the payment
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UK regions where property tax proposal could hit homeowners hardest
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is rumoured to be considering stamp duty reform and a mansion tax on high-end homes but homeowners are being urged not to panic yet
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'The rise and fall of Kodak is a lesson for the tech giants'
Opinion The long decline of Kodak – a once-dominant company – shows why no business is safe from disruption, says Matthew Lynn
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The financial crisis in UK universities – what can be done?
UK universities are running out of cash and have begun to shed staff; bankruptcies look likely. What’s gone wrong, and what should be done about it?
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How to pay in a cheque
Receiving or writing a cheque has become much less common in recent years as instant bank transfers have grown in popularity. Amid widespread bank branch closures, we explain what to do if you get a cheque, and how you can pay one into your bank account.
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Could DeepSeek boost China tech stocks?
DeepSeek appears to have been and gone as far as the stock market’s reaction is concerned, but Chinese tech companies are eagerly embracing advances in AI
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8 of the best properties for sale with kitchen gardens
The best properties for sale with kitchen gardens – from a 17th-century timber-framed hall house in Norfolk, to an Arts & Crafts house in West Sussex designed by Charles Voysey with a garden by Gertrude Jekyll
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Why you should start investing early
Most investors wish they had started earlier, and data shows that starting to invest sooner yields greater results over time
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'Governments are launching an assault on the independence of central banks'
Opinion Say goodbye to the era of central bank orthodoxy and hello to the new era of central bank dependency, says Jeremy McKeown
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The highest-yielding investment trusts
Tips Investment trusts are a valuable vehicle for investors seeking reliable dividends. We look at which investment trusts currently offer the highest dividend yields.
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The most and least expensive countries to be an expat in 2025
With some Brits fleeing the country to avoid seemingly ever-increasing taxes, we look at the most and least expensive countries to emigrate to.
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Why investors can no longer trust traditional statistical indicators
Opinion The statistical indicators and data investors have relied on for decades are no longer fit for purpose. It's time to move on, says Helen Thomas
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UK stock market opening times
We reveal the UK stock market opening times, what are the extended trading hours and whether it’s open on bank holidays
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Tipping culture: when to tip and how much is too much?
Travel Tipping culture varies around the world — what’s expected in one country could be considered rude in another. We break down when to tip, when to skip, and how much to give
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Share tips 2025: this week’s top picks
Share tips Share tips 2025: MoneyWeek’s roundup of the top picks this week – here’s what the experts think you should buy
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Will taxes rise further in the 2025 Autumn Budget?
Speculation is rising that the Autumn Budget will contain a series of tax hikes, after a think tank warned the chancellor could face a £41 billion fiscal gap.
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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?
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AI in finance: should you take financial advice from ChatGPT?
There are huge opportunities for AI to improve and democratise financial services, particularly financial advice. However, with Brits increasingly trusting generic AI platforms to make financial decisions for them, we investigate the risks
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How much do retirees spend per year on average?
Much of our working lives is spent planning for retirement, but how much do retirees actually spend?
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What’s happening with UK house prices? Latest property market moves and forecasts
The property market has had a busy summer period but house price growth is fairly muted. Where are prices heading in 2025 and beyond?
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When will UK interest rates fall further? Latest Bank of England predictions
The Bank of England cut interest rates at its August meeting, but persistent inflation could mean a more cautious approach going forward
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UK inflation forecast: where are prices heading next?
The Bank of England expects UK inflation to rise later this year. Is this forecast a cause for concern?
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Top 10 areas with the biggest inheritance tax bills – is your town on the list?
People in some of the wealthiest parts of London pay the most inheritance tax – but there are a few areas outside the capital where big bills are paid when a loved one dies
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What is the state pension triple lock?
The UK state pension triple lock is loved by pensioners but hated by economists. What is the triple lock – and what does its future hold?
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Best fixed rate cash ISAs – earn up to 4.32%
We look at the best fixed rate cash ISAs on the market right now for savers who are willing to lock their cash away for guaranteed tax-free gains
