Are bonds making a comeback?

Bonds have had to work hard for investors’ attention in recent years. At a time when equities have been strong (barring the final quarter of...

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Taking an income in retirement: how much should I withdraw a year?

Changes in 2015 to the way pensions could be accessed mean you no longer have...

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Pension tax-free cash: What are the rules and does it always pay to take it?

Of all the benefits of saving in a pension, perhaps the best understood is the...

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How I invest: hoping for good returns in retirement

Peter from Bromley has been investing in the stock market since the 1980s when he bought shares in British Gas. Now aged 71, the former...

Thu, 07/03/2019 - 00:00


Why Merlin is looking to China and the US for future growth

China and the US could become more vital for growth for theme park operator Merlin Entertainments (MERL) as it aims to generate approximately...

Thu, 07/03/2019 - 00:00


Take advantage of price dip in manufacturer Coats

Shares in industrial thread business Coats (COA) were beaten up after issuing full year results on 1 March in what we can only...

Thu, 07/03/2019 - 00:00


What happens to my pension when I die?

People often talk about leaving their assets for their dependents but the vast majority don’t...

Thu, 07/03/2019 - 00:00


Revisiting five of our favourite investment trusts

We are big believers that investment trusts can be useful vehicles for investors as many have a solid long-term track record and pay a steady...

Thu, 07/03/2019 - 00:00


You don’t have to be a millionaire to win at savings

We’re regularly told by the media that investing could make you a millionaire if you save hard. While we’d all like to have that much...

Thu, 07/03/2019 - 00:00


Is the US Federal Reserve stuck between a rock and a hard place?

As the central bank calibrates policy, pulling on levers such as interest rates and its unorthodox quantitative easing (QE) programmes, it is logical to assume...

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