Money is an essential life skill, yet most of us left school with no financial knowledge at all.
Unfortunately, the next generation is likely to also leave school with very little understanding of managing money, investing, or how to look after their overall financial health.
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The five insurance policies you should haveSome insurance cover will be more important than others. We look at five insurance policies you may need to have to make sure you aren’t caught out in an emergency
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Is Donald Trump putting the US dollar in danger?Donald Trump's administration sees one of its greatest advantages – the US dollar – as a burden. Gold is the obvious beneficiary, says Cris Sholto Heaton.
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Halifax: House price slump continues as prices slide for the sixth consecutive monthUK house prices fell again in September as buyers returned, but the slowdown was not as fast as anticipated, latest Halifax data shows. Where are house prices falling the most?
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Rents hit a record high - but is the opportunity for buy-to-let investors still strong?UK rent prices have hit a record high with the average hitting over £1,200 a month says Rightmove. Are there still opportunities in buy-to-let?
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Pension savers turn to gold investmentsInvestors are racing to buy gold to protect their pensions from a stock market correction and high inflation, experts say
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Where to find the best returns from student accommodationStudent accommodation can be a lucrative investment if you know where to look.
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The world’s best bargain stocksSearching for bargain stocks with Alec Cutler of the Orbis Global Balanced Fund, who tells Andrew Van Sickle which sectors are being overlooked.
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Revealed: the cheapest cities to own a home in BritainNew research reveals the cheapest cities to own a home, taking account of mortgage payments, utility bills and council tax
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UK recession: How to protect your portfolioAs the UK recession is confirmed, we look at ways to protect your wealth.
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Buy-to-let returns fall 59% amid higher mortgage ratesBuy-to-let returns are slumping as the cost of borrowing spirals.
