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Should you overpay your mortgage?
If you have spare cash left over at the end of the month, should you overpay your mortgage, or would savings or your pension be a better home for your money?
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How much gold is in the world?
Have you ever wondered how much gold is in the world and who holds it? We take a look at the top countries with the most gold reserves.
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What is inheritance tax (IHT)?
What is inheritance tax (IHT) and why are more families falling into the tax trap? What is IHT and who has to pay it?
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How you could cut your inheritance tax bill by £37,000
Regular gifting can reduce your inheritance tax bill by tens of thousands of pounds, new calculations show. We explain how the rules work.
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How to boost your pension pot
Retirees report having £119,000 less in their pension than they had hoped – but there are ways to boost your pot now so you don’t have to sacrifice your retirement
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What is Bed and ISA and who should do it?
Bed and ISA is a great way to shield your investment returns from the taxman. With a new tax year having arrived, should you act sooner rather than later?
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Magnificent Seven stocks: who came off best and worst in big tech earnings season?
With Donald Trump’s tariffs likely to impact each of these big tech stocks differently, we digest the implications Magnificent Seven earnings season so far
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Are the rich leaving the UK due to high taxes? Where the wealthy are going
Feature Record numbers of millionaires are set to flee the UK this year amid fears of higher taxes under the Labour government. We reveal the top destinations for migrating millionaires
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How Avios points work: how to collect and spend them
Avios points offer worthwhile rewards for the savvy traveller. We explain how to collect, keep track of, and make the most of your Avios points
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‘I installed a heat pump in my home – here are five things I’ve learnt’
From the size and noise of a heat pump to how much it costs to run one, Ruth Emery reveals what she’s learnt after installing one in her home six months ago
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'Nationalisation is not the answer'
Opinion Labour's enthusiasm for nationalising steel was met with approval across the spectrum. Political consensus is a sign that thinking has been abandoned, says Max King
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3 ways to work out if a stock is good value
The only thing you can really control in investing is the price you pay for an asset – but how can you tell if you’re getting a good deal when it comes to the price of a stock?
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Will I pay tax when I sell my house?
Selling a house is complicated enough but if capital gains tax is owed then the process can become much trickier and more expensive.
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Pension allowances: tax thresholds and how they work
Saving for retirement? We reveal the pension allowances you need to know about
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8 of the best houses for sale for around £500,000
Some of the best houses for sale for around £500,000 – from a 19th-century stone farm cottage in North Yorkshire and a two-bedroom apartment in Edinburgh’s New Town to a converted Methodist chapel in Norfolk
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What will the unravelling of US-China trade mean for the economy?
What will a US-China decoupling mean for the global economy?
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Top funds, stocks and trusts to invest in
Where have investors been putting their money over the past month? We look at the bestselling funds, stocks and trusts among DIY investors
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Homeowning pensioners splurge early in retirement
Pensioners who own their own home are front-loading their retirement spending, before spending less in later life. How much will you need?
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'Technology will determine tomorrow’s top stocks in emerging markets'
Opinion John Citron, investment manager of the JPMorgan Emerging Markets Investment Trust, tells us where he’d put his money
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Review: Buckland Manor – a quiet stay in the Cotswolds
Travel Buckland Manor is a true gem in the Cotswolds, hidden away from the crowds, says Matthew Partridge
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Two ways to tap into monopoly profits from airports
Most investors can’t get their hands on airports. Here are two ways you can
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The fastest and slowest places to sell a home – where does your area rank?
Average time on the property market before selling a home can vary from 19 days to 62 days, depending on location.
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Should you fix your mortgage or opt for a variable rate?
With speculation rife the Bank of England is set to continue cutting rates in May and throughout 2025, homeowners remortgaging this year must choose between the stability of a fixed mortgage or the chance to benefit from future rate cuts on a variable rate deal.
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What is the pensions dashboard?
Touted as a game-changer in how we manage our savings, the pensions dashboard initiative has been plagued by delays. So, what is it and when will it launch?
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Should I use a workplace pension or a SIPP?
Choosing the right home for your retirement savings is crucial – it could leave you thousands of pounds better off. We explain the differences between a SIPP and workplace pension
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Missed the tax return deadline? Contact HMRC now to avoid £10 a day fines
Still haven’t paid your 2023/24 tax bill? You are now three months late, meaning the taxman could start charging you £10 per day in additional penalties
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Which investments can I hold in a stocks and shares ISA – and which ones are banned?
HMRC has a list stating which investments are allowed in ISAs, but sometimes investors, and even ISA providers, get confused by the rules. Here’s what you need to know when picking your investments.
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Should you defer your state pension and stay in work?
We’re living longer, healthier lives – it could make sense to defer your state pension and continue working. We look at how it works, and the pros and cons.
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How to gift Premium Bonds
Could Premium Bonds be the gift that keeps on giving? We look at how to buy them for a child.
