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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

AI has dominated markets for the past few years, but investors can still gain exposure without directly investing in AI stocks.

By Sam Shaw Published 28 July 26

Competition from new technologies has disrupted the broadcasting industry, but the core business remains robust. Here are the best investments to buy

By Dr Matthew Partridge Published 27 July 26

Three diverse income stocks for your portfolio, as picked by Thomas Moore and Iain Pyle, co-managers of the Aberdeen Equity Income Trust

By Iain Pyle Published 27 July 26

The JPMorgan Global Growth & Income trust is compelling for yield-hungry investors who don't want to sacrifice growth, says Max King.

By Max King Published 26 July 26

The market for paintings by Old Masters is being boosted by a new generation of collectors, says Chris Carter

By Chris Carter Published 26 July 26

Investment legend Jeremy Grantham discusses dabbling in speculation, stock market frenzies, mean reversion, global value and the promise of AI

By Andrew Van Sickle Published 26 July 26

Lionel Messi is widely regarded as the best football player the game has ever produced. What is his net worth?

By Jane Lewis Published 26 July 26

Two UK-focused oil stocks, Harbour and Serica, have a lot of bad news baked into their valuations. Why is the market so pessimistic about their prospects?

By Rupert Hargreaves Published 25 July 26

A land value tax makes sense in theory. Could it work in practice – and will Andy Burnham implement the property tax?

By Simon Wilson Published 25 July 26

The best properties for sale overlooking the sea – from a modernist house in Pembrokeshire to a contemporary house on a private island in Argyll & Bute.

By Natasha Langan Published 25 July 26

Holiday booking platform Expedia should weather the travel sector's turbulence. Matthew Partridge explains how he would play the share price

By Dr Matthew Partridge Published 24 July 26

New chancellor John Healey should learn from his predecessor's mistakes and make some big changes quickly, says Matthew Lynn

By Matthew Lynn Published 24 July 26

Travel Renewing a UK passport now costs more than £100 per application. Here’s everything you need to know.

By Oojal Dhanjal Last updated 24 July 26

Combine good food and Alpine adventures at Moar Gut, a family resort in Austria, set against the Hohe Tauern National Park.

By Ruth Emery Published 24 July 26

We look at what the average net worth is in the UK, and help you work out where your wealth stands in comparison to peers.

By Daniel Hilton Last updated 23 July 26

Andy Burnham’s measures could be considered nothing more than tokenism. What is he going to do to make a difference to your finances and boost the UK economy?

By Kalpana Fitzpatrick Published 23 July 26

Investment trusts can be one of the most effective means of investing in high-growth sectors like tech. These six trusts can offer you exposure.

By Dan McEvoy Published 23 July 26

As Andy Burnham takes residence at 10 Downing Street, we look at how much he could earn as prime minister.

By Sam Shaw Last updated 23 July 26

Nationwide Building Society is promising more bank branches and free cash to loyal customers and new joiners, paving the way to becoming the most popular bank on the high street.

By Sam Walker Published 22 July 26

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 Dan McEvoy Last updated 22 July 26

Thousands more estates will be dragged into paying inheritance tax from April 2027 following changes around pension rules – here’s what you need to know to prepare.

By Sam Walker Published 20 July 26

Michael Platt exploited an obsession with data to build one of the world's leading hedge funds. A run-in with HMRC has put the billionaire in the spotlight.

By Jane Lewis Published 20 July 26

Onward Opportunities is one of the few investment trusts to have floated in the past three years and has a solid record – but is it too expensive for investors?

By Rupert Hargreaves Published 19 July 26