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What is a bond?
Investing in bonds is a tried and tested cornerstone of portfolio strategy, but few investors are fully aware of what bonds are and how they work
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8 questions to ask before you retire: How to prepare for retirement
You have probably been saving into a pension for most of your working life, but how do you actually prepare to retire?
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UK equities experience confidence surge as investors sour on the US
Investors are warming up to UK equities as the domestic market starts to look like a place of relative calm
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Solar investing: is it too risky?
NextEnergy Solar Fund’s steep discount reflects doubts about high debts and the sustainability of its dividend. What does it mean for solar investors?
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How to buy gold bullion
There are many different ways to buy gold bullion or physical gold. We've put together a guide of what to consider and where to buy gold bars and coins
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The 62 UK areas where you could be priced out of using your Lifetime ISA
Saving for your first home in Croydon, Ealing, Brent or any one of these other locations? You could be at risk of being priced out of using your Lifetime ISA
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Cash ISAs: why it could be your last chance to grab 5% tax-free savings
Savers using a cash ISA could face a double-whammy of interest rate cuts and tax reforms from April. Should you act now?
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Navigating the Trump tariffs
Martin Connaghan and Samantha Fitzpatrick, Co-Managers of Murray International Trust PLC, discuss Donald Trump's tariffs.
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Six inheritance tax myths debunked
Life’s two certainties — death and taxes — come together to form the confusing world of inheritance tax. Here is everything you need to know about the misunderstood space to help save you money.
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What are National Insurance contributions?
Most of us pay National Insurance contributions but few of us really understand them. Here’s our guide to demystifying National Insurance.
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How much stamp duty do you pay on buy-to-let properties?
Stamp duty is an important cost to consider when buying property. We explain what rates landlords can expect to pay when purchasing a buy-to-let.
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Three companies that dominate their markets with critical products
A professional investor tells us where he’d put his money. This week: Charlie Huggins, manager of Wealth Club’s Quality Shares Portfolio, picks three stocks.
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Should investors worry about investment trust discounts?
Investment trusts tend to trade at discounts to their net asset value, but the advantages that come with them mean this matters less to some investors
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Reeves’s cash ISA raid: do cash hoarders deserve a tax break?
Opinion Rachel Reeves is desperate for her plan for economic growth to work - but meddling with the tax benefits of cash ISAs is simply a step too far, says Kalpana Fitzpatrick
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Is a Lifetime ISA worth it? How LISAs work and key rules
Analysis What is a Lifetime ISA and how much could the government bonus boost your savings by? We look at the perks and the pitfalls. Are LISAs worth it?
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Should you fix your mortgage or opt for a variable rate?
Following the Bank of England’s first interest rate cut of 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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Is your car really insured? How to avoid invalidating your car insurance
It’s surprisingly easy to inadvertently invalidate a car insurance claim. We list some key considerations.
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18 tips to cut your car insurance premiums
Tips Average car insurance premiums have fallen by 18% over the past year, following sky-high bills in 2023. We highlight clever tips to reduce your costs further
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8 of the best houses for sale for around £1 million
This week: the best houses for sale for around £1 million – from a wing of a Grade II-listed Victorian manor house in Sunderland, to a brick-and-flint cottage in Cley next the Sea, Norfolk
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Deepseek's Liang Wenfeng: the maths whizz who shook Big Tech
Few people had heard of Liang Wenfeng until the launch of his DeepSeek AI chatbot wiped a trillion dollars off US technology stocks. His pivot to AI was of a piece with his past exploits.
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Review: Seaham Hall – a relaxing retreat by the sea
MoneyWeek Travel Seaham Hall in County Durham is perfect place to unwind, says Kalpana Fitzpatrick.
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Chase to cut interest rate on 5% savings account twice this month - a double whammy for savers
Chase Bank is adjusting the interest rate on its popular savings account next week ahead of further changes.
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Three stocks in recruitment companies with promising recovery plays
Recruitment agency Robert Walters and its peers are struggling, but now's the time to buy, says Rupert Hargreaves
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Stocks and shares ISAs: everything you need to know
Our guide explains how stocks and shares ISAs work and how to open one, as well as looking at the tax implications and transfer rules.
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How income tax is calculated
Millions of taxpayers face paying more income tax due to frozen tax allowances. We explain how income tax is calculated.
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8 of the best properties for sale with connections to famous people
Among the best properties currently for sale with connections to famous people is a converted barn in Buckinghamshire that was part of Benjamin Disraeli’s estate.
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Which house price index is the best?
Features There are at least five indices measuring house prices. But which house price index is the best?
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Is now a good time to invest in infrastructure?
While high interest rates have been a headwind for infrastructure stocks and trusts in recent years, the picture could be improving, as the UK government unveils plans to boost infrastructure investment.
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RedNote: the rise of the new TikTok
RedNote, a Chinese rival to social-media app TikTok, has seen millions of US users flock to it in the wake of the US TikTok ban. That caught the company by surprise. What is RedNote and can its popularity last?
