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How to invest in your kids’ future

You only have to look round the average park to see the lengths parents will go to in order to protect their kids, from mums…

Are gilts still a reliable investment?

Chancellor Alistair Darling’s desperate bid to keep the country’s finances afloat by borrowing a staggering £220 billion over…

Should you invest in gold?

A gold rush starts when someone spots something glinting on the riverbed. Soon men in 10-gallon hats arrive and start sifting…

Can trusts help me avoid inheritance tax?

"I have recently taken out some level-term life 
insurance. Following advice in the financial pages, I chose to put it in…

Leave your loved ones an inheritance

This year we’re set to hand over more than £2 billion in inheritance tax (IHT), according to research by professional advice…

How to pick the best fund manager

Choosing a fund manager is a notoriously difficult task, but it has never been more important to pick the right one - with…

Save thousands by planning ahead

Whether it’s a last-minute weekend away, an invitation to the newest restaurant in town or a surprise visit from friends or…

Investment tips from the opposite sex


We all know that men and women think differently, like different things and even react differently to the same event, so it’s…

Can you afford ethical investments during tough times?

With fewer pounds in our pockets, it’s hardly surprising we’ve had to become much more conscious about how we spend our money…

Get ready for recovery with investment trusts

2008 was a terrible year for investment trusts – which are basically collective investment funds structured as companies and…

How to manage your own ISA

Following the introduction of new rules that will require consumers to pay for advice, more and more investors will decide to…

Find the perfect investment balance

Several factors will determine the shape of your portfolio. The first of these is your investment objective. This takes into…