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Legislation must give people a voice in shareholdings and pensions
Tax freezes and increased childcare costs mean parents are being squeezed at both ends
Unusually in the current environment, many have actually made money in the past year
Gearing, charges and discounts are key factors as well as who manages the trust
Remember to focus on the quality of the underlying holdings
The high cost and inflexibility of childcare is sending parents into meltdown
Review your investment performance. If it doesn’t add up, head for the exit
The money changers’ charges are crippling — and there are plenty of pitfalls along the way
The last time inflation was where it is today, mortgage rates were in double figures too
I am putting my cash into longer-term US bonds
Cyclicals such as Halfords may offer a glimmer of hope
. . . in a rising market
. . . in a world of bears
With a premium of about £4,000 a year, the money might do better in a rainy day savings account
UK banks are taking a new approach to fraud prevention, but will it pay off?
Savers expecting pound’s recovery can protect dollar-based holdings
Clients and advisers are now easily accessible over video calls, and regular contacts can be more frequent
She made an official will through a solicitor 20 years ago which now seems out of date
Future for tax, pensions and energy policy has been tossed into the political salad spinner
Look for value in unloved sectors such as carmaking
Clients need regular reassurance in tough markets
Interesting initiatives are emerging — especially in Asia
I have not touched my pot so far during my retirement
British PMs Make Case for British Assets Shocker
A useful tool for some homeowners but with high costs
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