First time investor

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12 golden rules to beating the markets
Mike McCudden meets day-trading veteran David Rogerson and discovers how his 12 golden rules helped him to play with someone else’s money and hit the jackpot.

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Stocks and shares

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Shares to buy, hold and sell: James Henderson
James Henderson manages the £262 million Lowland Investment Company and the £334 million Henderson UK Equity Income fund.

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Funds

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Investment fund tips for 2012
Economic growth is likely to remain elusive in the UK, writes Faith Glasgow. But there are pockets of opportunity in the UK and internationally, where canny fund managers free to follow their hunches...

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Investment Trusts

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Investment trust picks for 2012
Good asset allocation and excellent management are key determinants of investment success, writes Fiona Hamilton. If these are both in place, growth-oriented investment trusts should be able to...

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Financial goals

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Why should I bother making a will?
Making a will is hardly an exciting prospect, particularly when you're young. But if you want to be sure that your money and other assets will go to the right family members, it's crucial...

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Tax-efficient investing

Get tax breaks by investing in a SIPP
There are plenty of weird and wonderful investments out there that can be held in a SIPP, all attracting generous tax relief. Ruth Emery investigates.

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Estate planning

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Save thousands by planning ahead
Life is full of surprises, but while you can’t predict what will happen, you can be financially prepared. Sam Barrett shows how you can plan ahead

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Investment guides

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Are premium bonds the best place for my money?
Francis Klonowski, principal of Klonowski & Co in Leeds, weighs up the pros and cons for a reader who has invested in premium bonds.

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