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Gold versus cash: which is the better store of value?
Gold prices have rocketed over the past year, and the yellow metal’s role as a store of value is coming to the fore. Does gold beat cash savings?
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Millions of shoppers can claim up to £70 compensation – do you qualify?
Millions of shoppers will be able to claim their share of a £200 million settlement from Mastercard. We explain who's eligible, how the process will work, and when you could get the money
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Inheritance tax home loan scheme beats HMRC but lawyers warn of the risks
Schemes widely sold to the middle classes in the early 2000s to avoid inheritance tax are now finding their way to the courts as the tax office disputes their legality
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Monzo launches 11 ETFs via Blackrock to help savers invest
Monzo customers can now invest BlackRock's iShares ETF range via its banking app, making investing more accessible to millions
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Will writing services rated for customer service amid DIY dangers
Badly written wills can lead to costly fights over probate with many DIY firms shirking liability
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Steel industry still in limbo as Trump and Starmer finalise parts of trade deal
Donald Trump has signed an order confirming parts of the UK-US trade deal, but 25% steel and aluminium tariffs remain in place
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Will chancellor Rachel Reeves reverse non-dom inheritance tax changes?
The end of the non-dom tax regime is already causing a UK wealth exodus, data suggests, but chancellor Rachel Reeves may make changes to soften the blow of reforms
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Number of savings deals hits record high – as interest rates slump to two-year low
Savers have more choice than ever when it comes to choosing a savings account or cash ISA. But, the interest rates on offer continue to fall. What’s next for the savings market?
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The higher earners who are a significant target for taxes – and how they could be hit in Autumn Budget
Frozen income tax thresholds and the high cost of housing is squeezing many Britons, and their finances could suffer from further tax hikes aimed at the wealthy
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Rightmove: UK asking prices drop as market adjusts to higher stamp duty costs
Sellers are coming to market with lower asking prices to attract buyers amid a glut of supply
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Best inflation-beating savings accounts to make your money work hard
We explore the savings accounts that can best protect your money from inflation
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Judicial elections: will Mexico’s bold political experiment come at a cost?
Mexico's historic judicial elections attracted little attention, but the implications could be far-reaching
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Starling Bank to use AI to help you with your money - how will it work?
Starling Bank is using AI to show customers how their daily spending is impacting their bank balance, we analyse if the tool is offering anything new and if it can improve your finances.
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RICS: Housing market subdued in May but outlook brightens as sales stabilise
The property market lost momentum after April’s stamp duty hike, but sentiment is improving
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Pension frenzy: 55-year-olds taking lump sums surges – three things to consider before withdrawing early
Looming inheritance tax rule changes are expected to trigger more demand for pension cash among younger retirees in coming years, prompting experts to warn they could run out of money
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5 reasons why now is the time to audit your savings and investments
Last-minute decisions made in April’s rush towards the end of the financial year could cost you
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HMRC raises £1.5 billion from special investigations into the wealthy in 2023/24 – how can you protect yourself?
The taxman more than doubled the amount it raised from investigations into wealthy individuals year-on-year. How can you make sure you’re not caught out?
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UK economy slumped in April in headache for Rachel Reeves
The economy shrunk by 0.3% in April amid a perfect storm of business tax changes and US tariffs
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Neil Woodford launches investment service with fees of up to £67 a month
W4.0 is an “information and investment strategy research platform” that gives direct access to former star fund manager Neil Woodford’s stockpicking strategies. How will it work exactly?
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What did Rachel Reeves announce in the Spending Review?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced budget increases for some departments, including a £29 billion annual injection for the NHS, but others will see cuts. What was announced in the Labour Spending Review, and what does it mean for your money?
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Retail bond paying 7.5% launches – should you buy it?
A new bond from care village operator Belong looks eye-catching but how do retail bonds work, and what are the risks?
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Rachel Reeves’s Spending Review: will we see a fresh wave of tax increases?
Labour’s Spending Review gave plenty to chew on and to celebrate with a record £29 billion NHS funding boost, more cash for schools and infrastructure investments – but is it a case of ‘spend now, tax later’?
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Pensioner poverty hotspots – where in the UK retirement is most of a struggle
We look at where in the UK over 50s are at greater risk of financial vulnerability due to low homeownership and higher cost of living
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The equity release market is on the rise again with double digit growth. Should you unlock cash from your property?
Industry data shows new lifetime mortgages up 11% in a year, but experts warn of the downsides. Is it worth unlocking cash from your home?
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Divorce financial settlement fights surge – why it pays to agree terms early
Lawyers expect more court battles as tax rises and sharp falls in asset values make divorcing financially more difficult.
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Wage growth slows again as unemployment nears 4-year high
Wage growth has cooled while unemployment is on the rise and vacancies are falling, latest labour market data from the ONS shows
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High pension fees could take £70k from your retirement pot – time to check what you’re paying
Eight out of 10 savers have no idea what fees they are paying to their pension provider to manage their retirement fund, and these charges can vary wildly.
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Should you move your money out of the US?
US exceptionalism – the belief that the US and its economy is different from and superior to other nations – is coming under fire as a concept
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UK cities facing the biggest rise in IHT bills – is yours on the list?
The number of estates liable for inheritance tax is set to increase to more than 37,000 by 2027, according to new analysis, as a result of rule changes, rising property prices and frozen thresholds.
