Friday, March 3, 2023

March Premium Bond millionaire winners revealed – how to check if you’ve won

Over £25bn in Premium Bond prizes have now been paid out to winners since the first ever draw in 1957. We explain how to check if you’ve won this month

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Thursday, March 2, 2023

The ten investment trusts with the highest dividend yields

Investment trusts are one of the best ways to participate in the stockmarket, and the way they are structured means they can maintain their dividends in lean times. Here, Rupert Hargreaves looks at the ten highest yielding investment trusts on the market today.

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What is an investment trust?

“Active” investment funds come in two main varieties, one of which is investment trusts. But what exactly is an investment trust?

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

The best cash Isas – March 2023

Easy access and notice ISA rates are now at their highest since 2009. Here are the best cash ISAs on the market today.

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The bull market in this commodity is over

Demand for this commodity jumped in 2020, sending prices skyward. However, the bubble has now burst, and investors are moving on says Dominic Frisby.

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Nationwide: House prices see biggest dip since 2012

Nationwide’s latest house price index shows house prices declined annually for the first time since June 2020, and the largest since 2012 - is the bubble about to burst?

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Flat fees vs percentage fees - are you paying too much for your investments?

We investigate whether it’s better to choose an investment platform with flat fees, or whether percentage charges could work out cheaper.

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Make the most of tax-free saving with a Flexible ISA

Flexible ISAs allow you to take more control over your savings and investments and cover any unforeseen expenses in life

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High earners fail to claim £1.3 billion in pension tax relief

Millions of pounds of pension tax relief are left unclaimed by higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers every year. We explain how to make sure you claim all the tax relief you’re entitled to.

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UK home sellers cut £14,000 off their asking prices as the buyers’ market returns

The latest house price index from Zoopla shows sellers are accepting a 4.5% discount on asking prices to secure a sale as the property market cools down.

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Total value of homes across the UK hits record highs

House prices may be showing signs of falling, but yet the total value of homes across the UK hit a fresh record by the end of 2022

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Monday, February 27, 2023

3 stocks to buy in a high interest rate environment

We take a look at three stocks to buy in a high interest rate environment that should be able to navigate economic uncertainty.

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Are housebuilder stocks looking cheap for dividend yields?

Housebuilders look like cheap dividend stocks, but can investors trust them to deliver? We look at Taylor Wimpey, Persimmon and Barratt Developments.

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The 10 cheapest countries to travel to

Looking to get away but want to keep costs low? Check out these 10 holiday destinations which remain cheap despite rising inflation.

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Don’t count resources out

Commodities have performed poorly over the past year, but they tend to move in long and volatile cycles. from Moneyweek RSS Feed https://m...