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Should you invest in UK equities?
The FTSE 100 hit a record high this week, but UK equities remain unloved and undervalued compared to their global and US peers. Should you snap them up at a discount?
By Katie Williams Published
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State pension errors: DWP urged to check for mistakes among divorced people
Former pensions minister Steve Webb says there are a high number of divorced women on low state pensions. Now MPs want the DWP to check if there were any errors in “potentially underpaying men and women who are divorced”.
By Ruth Emery Published
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Bank switching deals vanish, but should you still switch?
Features The last quarter of 2023 saw 433,701 current account switches, with some banks like Nationwide offering as much as £200 to move to them. But which banks were the most popular and will switching bribes return?
By Vaishali Varu Last updated
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The best student bank accounts
Features Whether you're off to university or have a child going later this year, then here are the best student bank accounts you need to know about
By Tom Higgins Last updated
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Should I use a workplace pension or a SIPP?
Analysis SIPPs vs workplace pensions: which is the right way to save for retirement for you?
By John Fitzsimons Last updated
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The best current account switch deals
Analysis Banks are offering attractive cash incentives to entice new customers, but Ruth-Jackson Kirby explains why it’s important to read the small print before you move.
By Ruth Jackson-Kirby Last updated
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What will long-term mortgages mean for the UK housing market?
Analysis Kensington Mortgages is tapping into long-term fixed-rate mortgages. John Stepek breaks down what this tells us about the housing market.
By John Stepek Published
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State pensioners probably aren’t going to get an 8% pay rise next year
News The “triple-lock” could in theory mean an 8% rise in state pensions this year. But that’s not going to happen. Saloni Sardana explains what the triple lock is, and why the chancellor wants to scrap it.
By Saloni Sardana Published
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How can you avoid paying inheritance tax?
Analysis Middle-class families are being trapped by a tax designed for the rich reports Alex Rankine. He explains ways which inheritance tax (IHT) can be avoided.
By Alex Rankine Published
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“Raise inheritance tax”, says the OECD. Governments won’t need to be told twice
News The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development is urging its members to increase their inheritance taxes. Saloni Sardana looks at what the OECD is proposing and whether the UK should raise IHT.
By Saloni Sardana Published