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Should I pay off my mortgage early?
Overpaying on your mortgage can save you thousands in interest, however the decision isn’t that simple, you need to consider the opportunity cost of other financial alternatives.
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How the UK £1,000 trading allowance works (2026/27)
The trading allowance lets individuals earn up to £1,000 of trading or casual income per tax year without paying income tax or national insurance, and without needing to register for self assessment.
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How does compound interest grow wealth?
Discover how compound interest grows wealth over time, with simple examples, the rule of 72, and how to make compounding returns grow your money.
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How to start investing online: A beginner’s guide to shares, funds and online platforms
New to investing? Our guide to online investing covers investment strategies, funds versus shares, investment diversification and how to choose the right online investment platform for your investing needs.
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Tax changes taking effect from April 2026
Tax changes taking effect from April 2026 include increases to dividend tax, the introduction of MTD for self-employed individuals and landlords with annal income over £50,000
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What is the impact of the Plan 2 student loan threshold freeze?
See how the Plan 2 student loan threshold freeze from April 2027 will impact your loan repayments. Gain an understanding and breakdown of the figures over the life of a Plan 2 student loan.
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How do bonds work?
How do government and corporate bonds work and why it is important to include them as part of a diversified investment portfolio. They offer a fixed regular income and are historically less risky than shares.
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Understanding inheritance tax allowances
Understanding inheritance tax allowances and thresholds helps you structure your finances, reduce the tax burden on your estate and ensure that more of your assets pass tax-free to your beneficiaries.
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Tax-free allowances and frozen tax thresholds
Using tax free allowances can help you structure your finances to reduce your tax liability, which is especially important given the frozen tax thresholds are increasing our effective tax rates.