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Create your own capital guaranteed equity bond

Want to get stock market exposure but don't want to risk losing money? Here's a way to do it without buying any dubious products - just a savings a[...] read more »
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The Warren Buffett hedge fund that wasn't

Investors in Berkshire Hathaway didn't just benefit from the greatest fund manager of all time - they also enjoyed extremely favourable investment t[...] read more »
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Japan's lost decade isn't our fate

We face a lot of problems, but we're unlikely to suffer a deflationary spiral like Japan's. read more »
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The preservation of wealth

Making money is one thing, but keeping hold of it is another. How do the richest families preserve their wealth across the generations? read more »
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Finding your motivation at work

Scientists are discovering that big bonus payments can perversely reduce performance. So how do we make better workplaces? read more »
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Millionaire calculator tool

Ever wondered what you need to save to become a millionaire, what age you'll be when you make it, or what a million will actually be worth then? Thi[...] 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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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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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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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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Cash in your portfolio

Cash has a number of very attractive attributes that are completely unique among all assets. read more »
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Record yield spread supports stocks, REITs, but not gold

The steep yield curve is very bullish for stocks and REITs. Beware if you're still clinging to gold, though. read more »
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Buffett says Berkshire Hathaway stock is undervalued

What CEO wouldn’t? A CEO like Warren Buffett, who almost never talks about the value of Berkshire Hathaway's shares versus the share price. read more »
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Rebalance your portfolio for your benefit, not the tax man’s

Periodically rebalancing your portfolio reduces your risks and potentially enhances your returns - unless you give up too much of your gains in tax. read more »
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Financial advisers: Swindlers and leeches

Should anyone who recommends a plan with 7% upfront fees be allowed anywhere near financial newbies? read more »
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