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Landlord tax investigations net HMRC record £107m – the pitfalls to avoid
Residential landlords had to pay an average of £13,713 each in tax from undisclosed rental income last year, the highest amount since a crackdown began a little over a decade ago
By Laura Miller Published
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Half of Baby Boomers don’t know how much is in their pension – here’s how to find out
Putting a figure on how much you have in pension savings now makes it much easier to work out how much you can drawdown each year in retirement without running out of money
By Laura Miller Published
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The best job sectors for pension contributions
Auto-enrolment rules mean most staff have a workplace pension but some employers are more generous than others. We reveal the sectors that contribute the most.
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Beazley: a compelling specialist insurer
The insurer Beazley is unusually profitable at present, and that looks set to continue. The stock is also a valuable portfolio diversifier, says Jamie Ward
By Jamie Ward Published
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What are British Airways Amex companion vouchers, and how do they work?
American Express customers with British Airways credit cards can effectively double the value of their Avios points by using a companion voucher. We look at what they are, and how you can use them.
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Lloyds Banking Group to close 49 more bank branches - full list
Lloyds Banking Group will close almost 350 bank branches in 2025 and 2026. We look at the Lloyds Bank, Halifax and Bank of Scotland sites earmarked for closure.
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Wealthy households braced for Autumn Budget tax hikes - here is how high earners are preparing
Economic confidence among high-net worth individuals has dropped since last year amid tax hikes and there could be more pain to come.
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Call for higher allocation to UK equities in default pension funds
Such a move could help revive London’s ailing stock market – but is it right for pension savers?
By Katie Williams Published
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Managing your money in retirement – 4 golden rules to avoid a shortfall
We look at how to manage your money in retirement, as inflation continues to erode pensioner income
By Katie Williams Last updated