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Don’t be scared out of stocks by short-term fluctuations if you’re investing for the long-term. Over time things even out.

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Reasons to rent a house instead of buying

The decision to rent or buy a house is rarely clear cut – it usually comes down to emotions. So here are some facts to chew on.

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Reasons to buy a house instead of renting

In this guest post, Tejvan Pettinger of The Mortgage Blog explains why he thinks buying usually beats renting a home.

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There are many reasons why you might use a pension instead of an ISA, but make sure you understand how the tax reliefs compare.

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Why would supposedly efficient markets ever allow funds to trade at more or less than the value of their underlying holdings?

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Have you ever wondered who you’re borrowing money off when you go into debt? If you think you’re being given money by a bank or credit card company, think again.

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Rebalancing with new contributions is the best way for investors with small portfolios to hit their target asset-allocation without excessive cost.

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Can I live like a millionaire?

How long does it take to save a million pounds and will I be making my roll-ups with £50 pound notes when I get there?

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Index trackers cover all kinds of funds – some plain and simple, some highly complex. Make sure you understand what you’re getting into before investing.

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Costs are king when it comes to index investing. But is shaving your fees really worth the faff?

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Simple strategies for spending more time on holiday for less money while enjoying it more.

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Threshold rebalancing offers a number of easy-to-follow strategies that enable you to fine tune your portfolio’s exposure to risk.

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Sacrificing consumption now in order to save for the future is meant to be hard. But you can relieve much of the pain by devising a budget in line with how you want to live your life rather than how you’re told to live your life.

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The nuts and bolts of choosing an investment platform – the accounts to pick, the fees to avoid, and other pitfalls investigated.

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Compound interest increase your fortune spectacularly if you give it enough time. So start. Start saving and investing right now.

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The mathematics of compounding means short ETFs are strictly for day traders, and anyone else who doesn’t particularly like profitable investing.

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