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8 things you need to know if you live with your partner but aren't married
Here's how to future-proof your finances if you live together but aren't married.
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Questor: the five investments you need to beat inflation
Inflation’s surge to a 40-year high has caused widespread alarm. Anyone with wealth could see its value decline significantly in real terms. The Bank of England has even said inflation could reach 10pc.
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'I live in a converted house and my neighbour is building an extension. Should she pay legal costs?'
Dear Property Doctors,
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‘You don't need to own stocks – property pays better’
The past decade had until recently been mostly smooth sailing for investors. Even a global pandemic failed, after a brief panic, to derail their returns.
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Power of attorney process overhauled to combat 20-week delays
Families will be able to apply for power of attorney over their elderly parents online for the first time, under plans to cut five-month waiting times that have left vulnerable people "financially powerless".
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Buy these British shares to beat the stock market slump
The stock market has suffered steep falls in recent weeks, as investors have worried about high inflation, rising interest rates and the prospect of a recession in Britain.
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We’ve all day dreamed about winning the lottery and what we would do with the jackpot. That dream has come true for a lucky couple from Gloucester.
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Eco buy-to-let rules will mean northern homes never get upgraded
Government plans for mandatory green upgrades in buy-to-lets will exacerbate the housing shortage and mean homes in the North of England never get upgraded, experts have warned.
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Why a windfall tax on oil companies will be a disaster for your bank balance
A windfall tax on oil companies to fund cheaper energy bills for consumers could in fact leave people worse off and drive up the price of gas in the future.
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Britain's cheapest mortgages have all but disappeared
The best mortgage deals have disappeared from the market as banks have grown nervous about the prospect of further interest rate rises.
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State pension could rise by record £1,000
Pensioners are on track to receive a record £1,000 boost to the state pension next April, as inflation ramps up and the Government promises to reinstate the “triple lock”.
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Questor: this unusual trust offers a steady income and exciting long-term growth prospects
The pandemic presented “equity income” investment trusts with their toughest challenge to date as lockdowns sparked unprecedented dividend cuts from a broad swathe of British companies. Fortunately, these trusts passed the Covid test with flying colours (the only positive coronavirus test result you want to hear).
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The Jubilee royal memorabilia that will hold its value best
From bunting to biscuits, and mugs to limited edition Moet, factories are churning out royal memorabilia and “limited edition” collectables in anticipation of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
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You're going to need a bigger pension: spending booms in early retirement
Far from slowing down, pensioners are accelerating their spending in the decade after they retire and risk running out of cash as a result, new research has warned.
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'I built an empire of 70 buy-to-lets in seven years'
As rents rise and tenant demand soars, a new generation of buy-to-let landlords is being tempted into the fray.
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Woman hid £22k of debt from husband: 'I’d lie awake panicking'
Sarah Douglas says the pressure of being secretly in debt ruined her mental health.
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Landlords in bidding war with pensioners over bungalows
Landlords are betting on a boom in retired renters and battling downsizers to snap up the dwindling supply of bungalows.
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Buyers should 'under no circumstances' take out large mortgages, warns property expert
Homebuyers should "under no circumstances" take out large mortgages to buy property, one of Britain's leading housing experts has warned.
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Scrapping pensions 'triple lock' costs retirees £13k
Pensioners have experienced a £551 real cut cut to their income over the past 12 months, with the cost of living rising three times as fast as the state pension.
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How to save money on petrol: Cut costs by changing the way you drive
You can save money on petrol and diesel by changing your driving style.
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Questor: the housing market is in disarray – but this makes Taylor Wimpey all the more appealing
Rising interest rates are widely expected to slow the housing market severely. Alongside a cost-of-living crisis that is putting significant pressure on discretionary incomes, higher mortgage costs are expected to reduce demand for new homes.
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Savers lose £65 a month as cash Isas fail to beat inflation
Cash Isa savers are losing £784 of their wealth a year as interest rates fall even further behind the rate of inflation.
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Pensioners gift thousands to help adult children battle inflation
Parents are drawing down their pensions and taking money out of properties to help their children manage the cost of living crisis.
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Introduce 'rail miles' and scrap peak tickets to entice passengers back to trains, says think tank
Train operators should scrap peak tickets and introduce “rail mile” loyalty schemes similar to airlines to save Britain’s struggling rail industry, an influential think tank has warned.
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One in five tax refunds is being delayed – all because of furlough
One in five tax refunds has been delayed, as the tax authority attempts to crack down on a spate of fraudulent claims.
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Thousands of doctors overcharged by as much as £1m in NHS pension blunder
Thousands of doctors have been wrongly handed pension tax bills of up to £1.3m amid a widespread NHS system error.