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An economy in choppy waters
Markets found themselves treading water after the recent strength, with an inconclusive week of economic and corporate news. Richard Hunter, Head of UK Equities, looks at the events of the last few days in the latest instalment of his weekly review.
Higher rate income tax: Can you avoid it?
There have been frequent changes to the rules governing higher rate tax already this tax year. Find out if there's anything you could do to avoid it.
With-profits: An explanation
Laith Khalaf explains what with-profits funds are and how complicated it is to work out how much a particular policy is worth.
Past articles
Top ten ISA mistakes: Part eight - not knowing when to pull the plug
In the eighth of a ten part series, Danny Cox looks at the most costly mistakes regularly made by ISA investors.
Dealing with the lingo
Dealing rooms are often full of jargon. Richard Hunter explains the plain English behind the dealers' lingo.
New online seminar – investing in pensions
On Thursday 11th March our experts will be hosting 2 live online seminars on investing in pensions. Find out how you can participate.
Stockmarket review
News from Greece calms investor's nerves but sterling takes a pounding. A review of the last few days in the latest instalment of the stockmarket round up.
Strike three for higher rate taxpayers?
Higher rate tax relief on pension contributions was limited last year for those earning over £130,000. Will the next budget be the final strike against all higher tax relief on pension contributions?
Your ISA questions answered
On Monday 22nd February we ran our first online ISA seminar and question and answer session. Here is a small selection of questions and answers asked both before and during the event.
Lost profits
This year’s With Profits reporting season is in full swing so Laith Khalaf investigates whether they've done any better this time around.
The guarded king
A mixed bag of economic news on both sides of the pond resulted in a largely flat week, with markets still seeking a firm direction.
Inflation: a survival guide
Annual inflation reached a 14 month high in January when it rose to 3.5%. Rob Morgan provides a survival guide for living with inflation.
This is a man's world
Women retiring in 2010 can expect £7,424 a year less than men. Laith Khalaf explains what steps you can take to ensure you get the most from your pension fund.
Spring clean your portfolio
With the end of the tax year fast approaching Richard Hunter, Head of UK Equities, discusses what investors can do to spring clean their portfolio.
Barclays sets the bar high
Richard Hunter explains how Barclays has so far skilfully woven its way through the recessionary minefield in today's edition of his weekly review.
Location location location
Your standard of living and therefore life expectancy is influenced by the area in which you live, but how does this affect your income in retirement?
Wrap up your existing investments to open your ISA and save tax
Duncan Jeffery, Vantage Manager, explains how your ISA could save you even more tax when you secure your annual allowance using funds and shares you already hold.
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