FOMO versus fundamentals
FOMO versus fundamentals
We're living in a time of great emotional, social and economic upheaval – is this driving our investment decisions?
21 Apr 2021
Does part of the £50bn lying forgotten in dormant accounts belong to you?
Does part of the £50bn lying forgotten in dormant accounts belong to you?
Around £50bn of our money is just sitting in dormant bank, savings and pension accounts. Make sure none of it's yours, says Ruth Jackson Kirby.
20 Apr 2021
What’s in Biden’s global corporation tax proposals?
What’s in Biden’s global corporation tax proposals?
US president Joe Biden’s administration recently proposed a universal model for taxing global companies. Saloni Sardana looks at what's involved.
13 Apr 2021
How to navigate the child-benefit maze
How to navigate the child-benefit maze
The child benefit system is infernally complicated and rife with potential pitfalls.
13 Apr 2021
The minimum pension withdrawal age is set to rise – don’t get caught short
The minimum pension withdrawal age is set to rise – don’t get caught short
From April 2028, the earliest age at which you can take money from your pension savings will rise to 57. It's vital that you understand the detail of …
13 Apr 2021
The return of the 95% mortgage – what’s available and how much they cost
The return of the 95% mortgage – what’s available and how much they cost
With the chancellor announcing a government guarantee on 95% mortgages in his Budget, products have started hitting the market. Nicole Garcia Merida l…
1 Apr 2021
Why was Deliveroo’s IPO such a disaster? And what should investors do now?
Why was Deliveroo’s IPO such a disaster? And what should investors do now?
Takeaway delivery service Deliveroo had a stinker of an IPO – the share price immediately dropped by around a third. John Stepek looks at what went wr…
1 Apr 2021
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The end-of-tax-year to-do list for small businesses
The end-of-tax-year to-do list for small businesses
If you run a business, get on top of your paperwork before 2020-2021 draws to a close.
1 Apr 2021
Make sure you max out your pension contributions this year
Make sure you max out your pension contributions this year
If you're saving for retirement, make sure that you have used up all their allowances before the tax year ends, and contributed as much to your pensio…
31 Mar 2021
Not been driving much? Here's how to save money on costly car insurance
Not been driving much? Here's how to save money on costly car insurance
If you've not been driving your car much lately, it’s important to shop around for a better car insurance package, says Ruth Jackson-Kirby.
31 Mar 2021
Invest in a better future for your kids with an ethical Jisa
Invest in a better future for your kids with an ethical Jisa
If you’re looking for a home for your children’s Jisa allowances this year, why not contribute to a better future with The Big Exchange?
31 Mar 2021
Young investors could bet on NFTs over traditional investments
Young investors could bet on NFTs over traditional investments
The first batch of child trust funds and Junior Isas are maturing. But young investors could be tempted to bet their proceeds on digital baubles such …
29 Mar 2021
What ‘buy-and-forget’ investors really need
What ‘buy-and-forget’ investors really need
How Alliance Trust can help you plan an effective retirement with a Sipp.
26 Mar 2021
Why are house prices so high? And what could make them more affordable?
Why are house prices so high? And what could make them more affordable?
House prices in the UK are at an all-time high – but they just keep going higher. And that’s not because of rich foreign buyers or a lack of supply, s…
23 Mar 2021
Beware of expensive pre-paid funeral plans
Beware of expensive pre-paid funeral plans
Farewells are expensive, so many people opt for package deals. But they can be opaque and pricey, says Ruth Jackson-Kirby.
23 Mar 2021
The MoneyWeek model portfolio: the top-six investment trusts to put in your Isa
The MoneyWeek model portfolio: the top-six investment trusts to put in your Isa
MoneyWeek’s favourite investment trusts are top-notch long-term choices for your portfolio
19 Mar 2021
How to minimise your inheritance tax bill
How to minimise your inheritance tax bill
Fiscal drag will ensure that more people pay inheritance tax. Here’s how to minimise your bill.
16 Mar 2021
Make sure you don't go over the pensions lifetime allowance
Make sure you don't go over the pensions lifetime allowance
Breaching the lifetime allowance for pension savings could prove very costly, says David Prosser.
15 Mar 2021
Don’t fear Rishi Sunak’s corporation tax rise – it may never happen
Don’t fear Rishi Sunak’s corporation tax rise – it may never happen
A booming economy, tax competition and furious lobbying mean that the chancellor's proposed rise in corporation tax may never happen, says Matthew Lyn…
14 Mar 2021
Will Britain’s first 40-year fixed-rate mortgage tempt buyers?
Will Britain’s first 40-year fixed-rate mortgage tempt buyers?
Online broker Habito has launched Britain’s first 40-year fixed-rate mortgage. Nicole Garcia Merida runs an eye over what’s on offer.
12 Mar 2021
Women could be compensated for state-pension shortfall
Women could be compensated for state-pension shortfall
A government inquiry has said that up to 200,000 women could be owed a collective £1.7bn in compensation, with the average woman being owed £13,500 in…
12 Mar 2021
What is the pensions lifetime allowance and should you be worried about hitting it?
What is the pensions lifetime allowance and should you be worried about hitting it?
In his recent Budget the chancellor froze the pensions lifetime allowance at £1,073,100. That may sound like a lot to have in your pot, but you could …
11 Mar 2021