How to invest to beat the taxman: Isas | Pensions | VCTs and EIS
The clock is ticking and you have just over six weeks to make the most of your vital annual tax allowances. We look at your options.
View ArticleShould you invest in an Isa, a pension, or both: Use tax breaks to boost your...
Isas and pensions offer investors hugely valuable tax breaks that should not be overlooked. We lay out how both work and what you can invest in.
View ArticleHow do I find a local IFA?
Choosing and watching your investments can be a surprisingly time-consuming business and impartial, independent help is well worth having.
View ArticleThe ground rent on my leasehold home just went up by 25% Can the freeholder...
File photo dated 11/12/13 of a row of terraced houses in south London, as mortgage repossessions fell to a new low in the third quarter of this year as a sustained period of rock-bottom interest rates...
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The World's largest container ship makes it's maiden call at the Port of Felixstowe. The CSCL Globe docks at Felixstowe Port in Suffolk. The ship dwarfs the tugs bringing it in to dock.
View Article30 second guide to... repossessions
For Sale signs outside houses in Fulham, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Friday February 20, 2009. The number of people who lost their homes soared by more than 50% during 2008 to hit a...
View Article30 second guide to... dividends
Paid out during the year at the interim stage and at the end of the financial year, dividends are a great incentive to invest in listed companies.
View ArticleBundle up, cut out the extras and never auto renew... The eight insurance...
When buying insurance, don’t just go for the cheapest firm. Many insurers are able to offer cheap deals by cutting cover and adding exclusions which could leave you unprotected.
View ArticleAre you covered if disaster strikes? Be prepared for when the worst happens...
Do you know the exact value of everything you own? Like many homeowners, you may have underestimated the cost of replacing all your possessions should disaster strike.
View ArticleEarn yourself a fortune by selling your junk: We're all guilty of hoarding...
Throwing away belongings is becoming a thing of the past as recycling, vintage, retro and 'upcycling' (where you convert unwanted items into new things) become popular.
View ArticleSave money be appy: Find a parking space, cut your phone bill and slash the...
There is oodles of clever technology at our fingertips that can help us be more savvy with money. Here are ten of our favourite mobile phone apps.
View ArticleCash Isa transfer values: Your guide to switching
Savers should arm themselves with the rules before switching Isa providers to avoid losing the tax-free benefit. Here's our handy guide.
View ArticleTax on savings: How much do I have to pay?
Did you know that interest clocked up on savings accounts is subject to tax? While a new system comes into force in April 2016 that will see most savers avoid the tax, until then, tax is payable.
View ArticleWhat you need to know about national living wage and minimum wage
From 1 April 2016, all workers aged 25 or above will be entitled to earn a minimum of £7.20. Here's This is Money's guide to the national living wage for workers and employers.
View ArticleTurn your locks to gold: Wig makers pay as much as £200 for a long ponytail...
CITY FEATURE...NATALIE LEWIS HAS HER HAIR CUT OFF TO RAISE MONEY FOR CANCER RESEARCH UK...HAIRDRESSER DANIEL MONGE SHAVES NATALIE'S HAIR IN SECTIONS TO SELL TO WIGMAKERS...AT "BARBER STREISAND" HAIR...
View ArticleHow to start saving or investing into an Isa - the essential guide to a...
Making the most of your annual Isa allowance is the cornerstone of wise saving and investing. You'll pay less tax and your money will grow faster. Here, we explain how to start using an Isa
View ArticleHow can chargeback help you get your money back?
It is the main form of protection for purchases made with debit cards, and also provides protection for goods worth less than £100 made on credit cards.
View ArticleTax-free childcare is on the way - but will your family be any better off and...
Help with soaring childcare costs may be at hand for the vast majority of working parents - including the self-employed for the first time. Here's how a new scheme could help you.
View ArticleHow to fight a debt ruling you knew nothing about as 900,000 are handed out...
In some cases, the recipient has no idea they owe money because the judgments are sent to an old address from a nondescript office in Northampton.
View ArticleHow much are care home fees? Read our indispensable guide
A report by the Care Quality Commission last week found services for the elderly were nearing breaking point and warned of a wave of home closures if staff and funding gaps are not filled.
View ArticleWhy you could have just 8 days to return unwanted presents: How to beat the...
It happens every year. There is always one present (and sometimes more!) that needs to go back. It might be a pair of shoes that don't fit or a book you'd never read.
View ArticleDIY tricks to spruce up your home this Spring
The average spent on DIY by homeowners each year is £1,000, on everything from changing a lightbulb to decorating the bedroom or tiling the bathroom.
View ArticleTransfer money overseas: Cheapest ways to send cash abroad
Need to send cash abroad? Banks no longer have the monopoly on money transfer. Here is a rundown of the cheapest ways to move your money around - however much you need to send.
View ArticleEverything you must know to protect your family's legacy
Applications for lasting power of attorney — a vital document that allows someone to make financial decisions on your behalf — has hit a record 591,000 a year.
View ArticleSave your snaps: It's cheap to get your photos printed
Cherished photos that were once stored in holiday albums now often only survive as megabytes on a smartphone, files in social media or in folders inside a computer.
View ArticleIs it worth paying for a bank account?
What do you get with a packaged account? Are the perks really worth the cash? And how do you choose the right account? This is Money takes a looks.
View ArticleWhy claimants have to wait six weeks for Universal Credit
Universal Credit replaces housing benefit, child tax credit, income support, working tax credit, jobseeker's allowance, and employment and support allowance.
View ArticleBeware fees if you forget to collect your Christmas parcel
Shops are charging rip-off fees if customers fail to pick up their click-and-collect orders within as little as ten days. The service allows shoppers to order goods online then pick them up in store.
View ArticlePut your house on the payroll... it could earn up to £2,500 a day!
Here, The Mail on Sunday shows how you can profit from your property - from turning it into a TV set to swapping it for a holiday.
View ArticleDEALS OF THE WEEK: A free 16 bottle case of wine, cinema tickets and £10...
Enjoy a free case of 16 bottles of wine or a £100 bill credit when you buy a TV, phone and internet bundle worth at least £47 a month from Virgin Media.
View ArticleHow do I plan my pension, taxes and bills in 2019?
Everything from your weekly state pension to council tax bills is set to change next year. Here Amelia Murray takes you through what’s in store for your finances in 2019.
View Article30 clever ways to transform your fortunes in 2019
January is the perfect time to banish bad financial habits and get clever with your cash. Here our team gives its top tips for how to save — and make — money in 2019.
View ArticleWant a new job in 2019? Follow these 10 tips on how to go about it
Millions of UK workers are going into 2019 feeling undervalued in their current workplace according to figures released by online jobs board Totaljobs.
View ArticleFive steps to avoid a New Year tax trauma: Our guide to getting your return...
You have just 22 days to complete your tax return online to avoid a £100 fine. Of the 11.4 million people who have to fill in a tax return annually, around 5.5 million are yet to file for 2017/2018.
View ArticleCheck your travel documents before you fly! The passport blunder that costs...
Holoidaymakers got a stark reminder to check travel documents before flying following reports last week that a traveller was left stranded when a friend took his passport by mistake.
View ArticleThe best free online courses to boost your CV and bag a promotion
Learning a new skill can be an expensive undertaking. But the good news is that there are a plethora of free online courses that can help you up-skill or land that promotion
View ArticleEarn cashback on every pound you spend! Savvy shoppers can pocket hundreds of...
A host of different websites and credit cards effectively enable you to profit as you shop, by rewarding you with a cash perk for buying anything, from insurance and holidays to MoTs and mobile phones.
View ArticleLearn to be a deal detective and save thousands: Cash in on freebies and...
Jordon Cox is so good at digging out discounts he has published a book on the subject. The 22-year-old from Essex is even nicknamed the Coupon Kid.
View ArticleWhy pay for it when you can WIN it? Our comping queens can help turn the odds...
Samantha King (pictured) spends 50 hours a week entering competitions during coffee breaks from her job as a shop assistant and continues late into the night.
View ArticleCASH IN THE ATTIC: How vintage sunglasses can be a shrewd investment
Vintage sunglasses are not only a cool accessory to wear this summer - but can also be a shrewd investment. Ray-Bans have a timeless appeal connected with celebrity status.
View Article12 tricks to boost your coffers this Christmas
The cost of Christmas presents, social events, food and drink to entertain family and friends between now and New Year all adds up. The key is to plan ahead so it doesn't cause you to go into debt.
View ArticleCASH IN THE ATTIC: Through the Victorian looking glass
Look through a Victorian microscope and you could be peering at an investment that merits close scrutiny.
View ArticleTune in to RECORD profits: Why your old vinyl could be worth a fortune
Vinyl is now outselling compact discs for the first time in four decades - with more than five million records expected to be sold in Britain this year.
View ArticleBest money management apps to keep track of your finances
There are now several apps available to help you learn about investing, make the right choices for your pension and save up for that big purchase. This is Money takes a look at the best.
View Article15 nifty and thrifty household gadgets that could save you a fortune
As technology becomes increasingly affordable and easy to use, you no longer need to be super rich or a technical wizard to experience the benefits. We look at smart devices that could us thousands.
View ArticleBest current accounts: Top bank accounts for switching with rewards
How hard does your bank account work for you? Here's our pick of the best accounts to make your money work harder, cut down on fees, or get free stuff.
View ArticleMoney Mail's top tips to help university students make their money go further
Last year, living costs for the average student were about £795 per month, according to money advice site Save the Student. But this year they are expected to have risen even higher.
View ArticleBest inflation-fighting savings rates: Make your money work harder
Savers' cash cash pots have been eroded over the last two years by high inflation, but now there are 798 standard accounts paying an inflation-beating rate, This is Money's research reveals.
View ArticleBest cash Isa rates 2024: Our pick of the five top deals
We pick our five favourite cash Isas for savers. This is essential Isa reading and is kept up-to-date throughout the year
View ArticleSavings platforms: Get the best rates and manage your money
The latest top deals from savings platforms include a three month fixed rate account paying 4.97 per cent and a one-year fix paying 6 per cent.
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