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What is Bed and ISA and who should do it?
Bed and ISA is a great way to shield your investment returns from the taxman. With a new tax year having arrived, should you act sooner rather than later?
By Holly Thomas Last updated
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Investment platforms: how to avoid sub 2% interest rates on cash holdings and secure a better deal
Do you know how much interest the cash balance in your investment portfolio, ISA or Sipp earns? We lift the lid on the best and worst interest-payers – and explain what you can do about it
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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DWP announces small pension pot shake-up – could you get £1,000 retirement savings boost?
If you have old pension pots, you risk paying high fees or losing track of them. We look at what the government's small pensions pot consolidator plan could mean for you
By Laura Miller Last updated
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Can I avoid IHT by stuffing all my money into a pension?
IHT Pensions offer families a way to avoid IHT when passing on wealth to loved ones after death, but that’s all set to change. We explain the rules.
By Samantha Partington Last updated
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13 April 1960: the first satellite navigation system is launched
Features On this day in 1960, Nasa sent the Transit 1B satellite into orbit to provide positioning for the US Navy’s fleet of Polaris ballistic missile submarines.
By Ben Judge Last updated
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9 April 1838: National Gallery opens in Trafalgar Square
Features On this day in 1838, William Wilkins’ new National Gallery building in Trafalgar Square opened to the public.
By Ben Judge Last updated
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What is stagflation and what can be done about it?
The UK is grappling with persistent inflation and lacklustre growth. Has it entered a period of stagflation, and what can be done if so?
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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How to pick an investment platform for your ISA
Advice Investment platforms, commonly known as fund supermarkets, let you buy, sell and hold funds, stocks and trusts. But how do you pick the right one and what should you look out for?
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick Last updated
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Checklist: 10 easy moves to save you money before the end of the 2024/25 tax year
Tips The end of the 2024/25 tax year is fast approaching. We’ve put together an action plan so you can maximise valuable tax breaks and allowances before they disappear on 5 April
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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