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Why growth investors could consider UK small caps
UK equities are unloved and undervalued, and this is especially true of small caps. Despite these low valuations, there are plenty of potential growth drivers.
By Dan McEvoy Published
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Gold price passes $3,600
The yellow metal’s relentless rise continues, with the price of gold now bearing down on the $4,000 threshold
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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Which is best – buy-to-let or shares?
Buy-to-let property used to be a great investment, but it’s no longer a sure-fire way to make money.
By Laura Miller Last updated
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Disposable income divide – areas with the most and least cash at the end of the month
Not much left over after you’ve paid all your bills? You could be living in a low financial resilience area. Here’s what to do about it – and the picture across the country.
By Laura Miller Published
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Why one in ten retirees are cutting back on gifting
More than one in 10 retirees plan to cut back on gifting to children and grandchildren, despite concerns we could see inheritance tax changes in the Autumn Budget
By Ruth Emery Published
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Halifax: House prices rose 0.3% in August, marking third increase in a row
The average UK property now costs £299,331, a new record high. But could the Autumn Budget derail the housing market?
By Ruth Emery Published
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Rayner quits over stamp duty controversy: should the tax be abolished?
Angela Rayner has relinquished her deputy prime minister role, but does ‘Rayner-gate’ flag how unfair the stamp duty land tax rules are in the first place?
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick Published
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Millions of retirees to miss out on state pension triple lock boost
More than 6.5 million pensioners face having some of their payment increased only with inflation next April, rather than the full triple lock
By Ruth Emery Published
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Average savings for children by region – where does your area rank?
Parents amass thousands of pounds to give their children an advantage when getting onto the property ladder or paying for higher education – but the average amount varies across different regions
By Laura Miller Published
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Why your personality type could cost your pension £121k
Whether you’re a Type A or a Type B person could have a dramatic effect on your approach to retirement saving and so the size of your pension pot – here’s why
By Laura Miller Published
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Would you delay retirement to help your children through university?
Parents are missing out on as much as £45,000 that could have gone into their pensions because they are using that money to pay their children’s way through university, according to new research
By Laura Miller Published
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Family face £100k stamp duty bill after avoidance scheme crashes in court – the mistakes to avoid
A couple faces a substantial stamp duty bill after trying to reduce the amount they owed
By Laura Miller Published
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Alphabet shares jump on Google Chrome decision
A US court has ruled that Google will not be forced to divest its Chrome browser, causing a boost for Alphabet’s share price
By Dan McEvoy Published
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Gilt yield surge puts Rachel Reeves under renewed pressure
Rising gilt yields mean government borrowing costs are reaching precarious levels
By Dan McEvoy Published
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Millions of Premium Bonds prizes are still unclaimed. Could some be yours?
Millions of pounds sit in unclaimed Premium Bonds prizes. Could you have unknowingly won a prize in the Premium Bonds draw? Here's how to find out.
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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5 alternatives to Reeves’ inheritance tax raid on rural Britain as families face ‘splitting up or selling’ farms
Inheritance tax limits are now so low they attack small working family farms rather than just going after tax loopholes, one Cotswolds farmer has said
By Laura Miller Published
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High earners at risk of £65k retirement shock
High earners could face some of the biggest pension shortfalls when they retire, as the cost of maintaining an expensive lifestyle could erode their retirement savings
By Katie Williams Published
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Trump's tariffs face court challenge in latest trade policy twist
India has been hit with a 50% tariff, while a legal challenge could unravel Trump’s tariff regime
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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Nationwide: House prices unexpectedly dropped in August
House prices fell by 0.1% in August in a surprise drop, according to Nationwide, as “affordability remains stretched”
By Katie Williams Published
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Premium Bonds winners announced – did you scoop the September jackpot?
NS&I has announced the winners for September’s Premium Bonds prize draw, with two lucky savers becoming overnight millionaires. Did you win this month?
By Daniel Hilton Published
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New electric car grant is worth up to £3,750 – how does the scheme work?
The cost of some new electric cars may be cut by up to £3,750. We explain how the new electric car grant works, and which vehicles are already benefitting.
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Nvidia’s shares fall after mixed results: should you invest?
Nvidia remains at the heart of the AI revolution, but can its growth trajectory justify its valuation?
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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What is the Ofgem energy price cap and what does it mean for your bills?
The Ofgem energy price cap is set to rise in October. What exactly is the cap and how does it affect bills?
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Nvidia results live: shares fall despite earnings beat
A miss on data centre revenue has seen Nvidia's share price fall in overnight trading following Q2 results
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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Could landlords face National Insurance on rental income?
The Treasury is said to be considering a tax increase for landlords in an attempt to boost revenue in Rachel Reeves’s Autumn Budget
By Ruth Emery Published
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Should you use crypto to boost your pension?
Cryptocurrencies are among the best-performing asset classes over the last decade, but should you use them for retirement planning?
By Dan McEvoy Published
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Zoopla: Property tax speculation creates uncertainty for a third of home buyers
Property tax rumours could impact homes valued at over £500,000, potentially triggering a housing market slowdown, Zoopla has warned
By Ruth Emery Published
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Pension tax refunds: how to get your money back if you have been overcharged
New figures show some pensioners claimed back more than £100,000 from HMRC in 2023/24, having previously overpaid through an emergency tax code. Could you be due a refund?
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Is the Financial Conduct Authority really contacting you? How to spot a scam
Fraudsters are impersonating the City watchdog to steal money from older people. Here is how to spot the scammers.
By Marc Shoffman Published