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Supersize me!

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Rather like B&Bs themselves, bed and breakfasting is an old-fashioned way to defuse CGT that is no longer possible without taking some extra steps.

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Every asset in a strategic asset allocation has an important role to play. Here are the main asset classes that will nourish and protect your portfolio.

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Why take 45 index trackers into the investing shower when one will do. (Ah, but which one?)

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Are you unwittingly breaking a capital gains tax reporting rule?

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Think only little people worry about a few quid of income tax on dividends or paying capital gains tax on a winning stock picks? Think again!

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Runaway inflation is one of the biggest threats an investor faces. Enter our definitive guide to fighting it

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Early retirement: The extreme method

In part one of his guest series, Jacob explains how early retirement and living on less isn’t just a self-orientated decision. The planet can’t go on like this, either.

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How to read an equity fund web page

Ever read a fund fact sheet and wondered what it all means? We show you how to crack the code.

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Don’t ask your accountant to help you ‘evade’ taxes. You could both end up in jail!

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UK tax brackets and personal allowances

Do you know how much you’re allowed to keep of what you earn? The answer might surprise you.

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You know about tax on dividends, interest and capital gains, but are you paying your dues on excess reportable income?

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Insights into retirement spending realities from those at the sharp end.

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Capital gains tax on gilts

UK government bonds are down, which is terrible news. Except that it means future returns are up!

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Put on your scrubs as we surgically remove another cost with the cold-precision of a high-functioning sociopath.

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I have written before about how much interest you’d earn on a million pounds. But how do you make your million pounds in the first place?

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