The best cities for buy-to-let investors

As returns come under pressure in the buy-to-let market, these cities still offer attractive returns for investors looking to earn a passive income.

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Avios offer: How to stack up thousands of extra Avios bonus points

Avios points can help you cut the cost of travelling and right now, you can grab thousands of extra Avios points with this American Express deal

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10 dirt-cheap Reits to buy now

Real estate investment trusts (Reits) are out of favour due to rising interest rates and fear of weak demand. The sell-off has been so indiscriminate that many now offer compelling value, says Rupert Hargreaves.

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New pensions allowances explained

The tax year ushered in a range of changes to pension allowances, including a major change to the lifetime allowance. We recap what these are so you know how to take advantage of them.

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Luckiest NS&I Premium Bond holder has won nearly 300 prizes!

New data revealed the luckiest premium bond holder has won over £1m across 288 prizes.

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The renewable energy boom will be great news for consumers, but not investors

More renewable energy capacity will drive down the cost of energy for consumers, as long as we can solve the energy storage issue. However, investors could struggle to see returns in the competitive market argues Max King.

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RICS: house prices will remain under pressure, but rents will continue to rise

The housing market could turn a corner in the coming year, but in the near-term expectations remain weak, according to the latest survey from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

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The gold price hits a high – there’s still time to buy

Gold closed at its highest ever level on Friday, but the price could keep rising as demand grows, argues Dominic Frisby.

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Future of the state pension uncertain as cost grows

A review of the state pension shows costs could rise to unsustainable levels, which could force the government to hike the state pension age or cut benefits.

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We need more housebuilding for a stronger economy

More housebuilding is needed for economic growth, as there’s a clear link between construction, urban productivity and prosperity, says David C. Stevenson.

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Why bitcoin will never eclipse gold

Gold has no equal as a store of wealth, says Merryn Somerset Webb.

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Earn up to £9k more by topping up your ISA early

Topping up your ISA at the beginning of the tax year could earn you thousands of pounds more in the long run.

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ESG robo platform Clim8 closes - what to do with your money if you invest with it

Sustainable investing platform has closed its doors having launched in just 2019. We look at what forced the robo-adviser to pull the shutters down and what to do if you held investments there

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5 of the best gold ETFs

Buying physical gold can be tricky, but as investors search for safe-haven assets, gold ETFs offer an accessible way to protect portfolios

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