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Investment income from investment trusts

Long-term investing in investment trusts is a proven way of delivering a growing income over the decades. read more »
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Rich friends, poor friends

Be careful who your friends are - rich friends will make you richer, but you'll feel poorer. read more »
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Germany's ban on naked short selling

Politicians love to blame short sellers for the market woes. But ironically, by banning short selling Germany seems to have made the Euro's problems[...] read more »
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The biggest threat to your long term wealth

Forget about the deficit or the bad decade for stocks. Environmental degradation is the biggest threat to a prosperous future. read more »
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Using a watchlist

A watchlist will help ensure you spot the moment when your favourite stocks are available for a bargain price. read more »
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Walter Schloss: How he beat the market

Like Warren Buffett, Walter Schloss was a value investor who beat the S&P 500 for nearly five decades. read more »
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Don't forget your can opener

If you don't know why you're investing and what you'll use the money for someday, then you're on a road to nowhere. read more »
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Pensions versus ISAs

UK investors have two tax-free vehicles to choose between for retirement savings, but make sure you understand the true differences. read more »
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Living frugally for early retirement

Here are five things you can do that will make a big difference to how much you spend - and how much money you can save to retire early. read more »
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Goldman Sachs: From giant squid to calamari?

The question isn't really why an investment bank is being challenged over the sale of mortgage backed securities. It's why now? read more »
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Bond default probabilities - by rating

Don't join the rush into high-yield bonds (aka junk bonds) without being aware of the risks set out in this handy table. read more »
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Early retirement: The extreme method

You don't need to work like a dog for 40 years to retire and enjoy a precious 5-10 years of freedom, provided you're prepared to make some sacrific[...] read more »
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First-time buyers' properties for under £250,000 near London

UK first-time buyers can save up to £2,500 in stamp duty taxes in the next two years. But what can London buyers get that qualifies for the relief? read more »
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UK chancellors live debate

The three men who'd run the British economy if their parties were elected debated live on Channel 4. Here's the verdict. read more »
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Personal time management for fun and profit

Instead of squeezing more work into the day, why not work smarter and enjoy the payoff of more free time? read more »
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