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FTSE 100 dividends: where to find the best yields for UK equities
FTSE 100 dividend forecasts have sagged but investors can still find good yields in UK equities with payments expected to reach more than £80 billion in 2025
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The tax thresholds frozen since the 80s – this is what they should be by now
Allowances could be four times higher if they had kept pace with inflation, according to analysis
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Cybersecurity stocks: why now might be the time to buy
Cyber attacks can cost companies millions. Here’s how to invest in the firms fighting back and profit from cybersecurity
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Triple lock alternatives: will the government reform the state pension?
The government has promised not to touch the triple lock this Parliament, but rising costs mean reform could be inevitable eventually
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Review: Trisara, Phuket – a feast for the senses in Thailand
Travel Stay at Trisara resort on Phuket island in Thailand for the top-notch food and spa
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Best investing apps
Looking for an easy-to-use app to help you start investing, keep track of your portfolio or make trades on the go? We round up the best investing apps
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Inheritance tax refunds: how to claim money back if asset prices fall
Families make 18,000 reclaims for overpaid inheritance tax in three years, often due to a decline in property prices. We explain how to claim an IHT refund
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8 of the best properties for sale with award-winning gardens
The best properties for sale with award-winning gardens – from a Victorian Gothic rectory in Hampshire, to a Georgian house in Kent with gardens designed by multiple Royal Chelsea Flower Show gold medallist Roger Platts
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How does the Lifetime ISA work? Key LISA rules
What is a Lifetime ISA (LISA) and how much could the government bonus boost your savings by? We look at the perks and the pitfalls.
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AJ Bell: a fine British fintech going cheap
Opinion Don’t overlook investment platform AJ Bell, a significantly undervalued British business with an excellent financial base
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Duration
Glossary Duration is the point at which a bond reaches the mid-point of its cash flows.
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How do stablecoins work – and are they risky business?
Stablecoins – cryptocurrencies backed by real assets – are all the rage and have been enthusiastically backed by Donald Trump’s administration. Are they a danger to financial stability?
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'BP’s days as an oil giant are numbered – a merger with Shell would be the best outcome by far'
Opinion BP has been in decline for some time, could a takeover by Shell save it?
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Debt funds finally have their day in the sun – how to invest
Investors can now earn equity-like returns from debt funds and with less risk
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3 July 1767: Pitcairn Island is discovered
One of the remotest places on earth, Pitcairn Island was spotted on this day in 1767 by 15-year old midshipman Robert Pitcairn, serving on HMS Swallow.
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What is the average salary by age – and how do you compare?
Are you making more than your peers? We look at the average salary by age to see how much the typical Brit earns at different stages of their life
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One in six don’t know who will inherit their pension
What happens to your pension when you die – and why is naming a beneficiary so important?
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Review: The Hut, Little Jumby – fun and sun off Antigua
Travel The Hut, Little Jumby, located a short boat hop from the island of Antigua in the Caribbean, is an exclusive private-island beach club
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Investment trust boards are rushing to sell at a discount
Persistent discounts seem to be making investment trust boards too hasty about backing opportunistic offers
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State pension age with back pain or arthritis? You could get a £6k a year boost
Thousands of people are claiming Attendance Allowance for back pain and arthritis and it doesn’t matter how much you have in savings. We explain the eligibility rules
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Public stock markets are shrinking: where could investors turn for growth?
Royal Mail, Darktrace, Skechers – more and more companies are being taken private. But investors needn’t miss out. Investing in private companies is no longer off-limits – and you can invest from just £10,000.
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M&S confirms when retailer will be “fully online” again
Online shopping at Marks & Spencer is expected to be "fully on" soon as it recovers from a cyber attack. Should you invest in the retailer?
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What Santander’s takeover of TSB means for customers
Santander is set to buy rival TSB for £2.65 billion. What does it mean for customers, and could we see the TSB brand disappear from the high street?
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How to find active fund managers that are worth paying for
Active funds are unlikely to beat a cheap tracker on average, but can be valuable in certain markets
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Tracy Anderson: the fitness guru to the stars
American fitness entrepreneur Tracy Anderson counts Gwyneth Paltrow and Madonna among her clients, and she has built a personal fortune estimated at $110 million. Can she stop the copycats?
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Reinvesting dividends: why it could leave you thousands better off
Dividend paying companies in your portfolio can provide a reliable income but potentially millions of investors are missing out on thousands of pounds by not reinvesting dividends
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Energy infrastructure companies will provide a lift for your portfolio
Opinion Stacey Morris, Head of Energy Research at VettaFi, highlights three energy infrastructure stocks that she'd put her money in
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Dunelm has done well and looks inexpensive – should you invest?
Home furnishings retailer Dunelm has proved resilient and looks inexpensive
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QXO: a compelling opportunity in the building materials industry
Opinion The boss of QXO knows how to make a few billion dollars, and aims to repeat the trick. Investors would be wise to back him, says Jamie Ward
