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A 9.5% yield but down 14%! Time for me to buy more of this dazzling FTSE 100 gem?

This FTSE 100 investment management firm pays one of the highest yields in the index, has strong growth prospects, and looks very undervalued to me. The post A 9.5% yield but down 14%! Time for me to buy more of this dazzling FTSE 100 gem? appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

Job titles with most expensive car insurance - is yours on the list?

Is your job on the list?

Recruiter shares 3 things you should lie about in every job interview

Honesty is the “best policy,” we’re told. Well, apparently not when it comes to job hunting. Sure, fabricating achievements on your CV will inevitably come back to bite you on the backside but there are certain instances where erring from the truth is vital to your success, according to a recruitment influencer. Bonnie Dilber has amassed a loyal fo...

The high street brands worth re-selling on Vinted – and the ones to keep in your wardrobe

As another spring wedding season draws to a close, you may be staring into a wardrobe full of worn-just-once dresses. Will you want to wear them again? To keep, or to sell? It’s a dilemma that feels particularly relevant with wedding guest outfits – you’ve worn the same style to a couple of ceremonies, but might buy something different for the next...

What expenses can a limited company write off against tax? HEATHER ROGERS explains

What can you claim - and how do you ensure you don't fall foul of the taxman on the boundary between what's personal and what is actually related to your business?

Claim received for Friday’s £33 million EuroMillions jackpot

Claim received for Friday’s £33 million EuroMillions jackpot - The winning player matched all five main numbers, which were 11, 13, 29, 31 and 47, and the two Lucky Stars of 01 and 11.

Why do small businesses distrust technology?

Tech adoption among the UK’s smallest businesses could add £77 billion to the UK economy and generate 885,000 jobs

How to get your financial affairs in order for family before you die

'Dad's dead - what happens next?' A colleague of mine died last year and that was the title on a folder that he had left for his family, writes Ian Dyall.

£935 State Pension update as major change set to happen under new Labour Government

Millions of pensioners can expect a change in how much they receive in payments

Carlsberg to buy Britvic for $4.2 billion and take over Marston's joint venture

(Reuters) -Carlsberg has agreed to buy British soft drinks maker Britvic for 3.3 billion pounds ($4.23 billion) and buy out UK pub group Marston's from its joint venture with the Danish brewer. Carlsberg's announcement on Monday said that it plans to create an integrated beer and soft drinks company in Britain. The new Carlsberg Britvic business will also strengthen the Danish group's

UK households to get £290 summer Cost of Living payment 'direct into bank account'

The outgoing Conservative Party government has expanded the Household Support Fund, giving cash to local authorities to support locals.

Moray Luke Has Only Sold 2 Products | Dragons' Den | Shark Tank Global

Moray is seeking £30,000 for 20% in her fashion brand 'Moray Luke'. A fashion brand focused on sustainable handbags made from fish leather. Season 20, Episode 5. Watch The Entire Series on Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/tv/show?id=FV7PwP5B-nU&cdid=tvseason-E1PGOJ1VJ8Q&hl=en_US&gl=US Subscribe to Shark Tank Global for more from your favorite shows: https://bit.ly/SharkTankGlobal FOLLOW SHARK TANK Shark Tank Global Facebook - [https://www.facebook.com/GlobalSharkTank] About Shark Tank: The Sharks – tough, self-made, multi-millionaire and billionaire tycoons – continue their search to invest in the best businesses and products that America has to offer. The Sharks will once again give people from all walks of life the chance to chase the American dream and potentially secure business deals that could make them millionaires. #SharkTank #SharkTankUS #morayluke Moray Luke Has Only Sold 2 Products | Dragons' Den | Shark Tank Global https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCREgA-BmOocJ9Is_bZV6aJQ

Salary struggling to match inflation and the cost of living? Here's what to do

As part of our regular career clinic series, Jo Glynn-Smith gives advice to a reader who wants to stay in her role, but is finding it increasingly hard to make ends meet

Landlord With Rental Income? See if You Qualify for a 20% Tax Break

Many landlords are eligible to take the 20% tax deduction for qualified business income

‘I’m 77, living carefully on a state pension – how can I afford to visit friends abroad?’

Nicola Simpson, 77, doesn’t have expensive taste. Since she stopped working three years ago she has relied predominantly on her state pension of £1,056 a month plus a quarterly sum of £450 from St James Place (SJP) where she has £50,000 invested. After buying her flat in 1983 for £23,500, she is now mortgage free and the property is worth around £2...

The Sharks Love The Potential of One Talk | Shark Tank AUS | Shark Tank Global

Anya Lorimer pitches 'One Talk Technology', a company that builds talking signs that share messages in various dialects about healthcare to remote Indigenous communities. Their aim is to develop audio tools designed to close the language gap in indigenous communities. Anya seeks $50K for a 20% stake in her business. From Season 3 Episode 12 Watch The Entire Series on Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/tv/show?id=FV7PwP5B-nU&cdid=tvseason-E1PGOJ1VJ8Q&hl=en_US&gl=US Subscribe to Shark Tank Global for more from your favorite shows: https://bit.ly/SharkTankGlobal FOLLOW SHARK TANK Shark Tank Global Facebook - [https://www.facebook.com/GlobalSharkTank] About Shark Tank: The Sharks – tough, self-made, multi-millionaire and billionaire tycoons – continue their search to invest in the best businesses and products that America has to offer. The Sharks will once again give people from all walks of life the chance to chase the American dream and potentially secure business deals that could make them millionaires. #SharkTank #sharktankaustralia #onetalk The Sharks Love The Potential of One Talk | Shark Tank AUS | Shark Tank Global https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCREgA-BmOocJ9Is_bZV6aJQ

Have a home, or have a life? The brutal reality young adults face

Increasingly, Millennials and Gen Z are also being forced to make brutal choices about what they can and cannot afford to do

What's the cheapest way to get solar panels installed… and is it only worth doing on a south facing roof?

We spoke to two green energy experts to shed light on whether solar panels are worth the investment.

‘I've worked all my life and now they want to tax my pension’

We asked older people if they think politicians are doing enough for them

Average net worth of Americans by age — see how you compare

The small investment that can add up to £10,000 to your house price

Is your house worth more because of your beautiful plants? Email [email protected] Sigmund Freud once said that flowers “are restful to look at” because they have “neither emotions nor conflicts”, but he neglected to mention another important benefit – they can add thousands to the value of your home. House prices have been largely stagnant in ...

This is how long you should keep paperwork

What documents to keep and for how long

Top 6 US industries where you can earn the most money

How much are student loans, when do you start paying back and what is the interest?

Basically, student finance is a government-financed loan that covers university students' tuition fees and living costs for the duration of their study.

Cash for clutter: how to make money from what’s in the attic

One person’s rubbish is another person’s treasure, as they say, so you could make a chunk of cash by selling unwanted items cluttering your attic and cupboards. Coins, retro toys and games, old tech, books and magazines can all be sold, with some items possibly worth a lot more than you may think. Dig out old toys Toys don’t have to be 50 or 100 years old to be worth money. For example, Beanie Babies became a big collectible in the 1990s, and...

Bank Teller Shares Why You Shouldn't Have Over $3K In Your Chequing Account: 'It's Not As Safe As You Think'

While many of us might feel secure holding substantial funds in our primary bank accounts, a bank insider warns that having over $3,000 in your chequing account might not be as safe as you think. This advice sheds light on potential risks and offers a fresh perspective on how to better manage your money to ensure both security and financial growth....

Resist the Taboo: Talk to Your Kids About Family Wealth

Family discussions about money are important in educating children about financial concepts and the family’s legacy.

What a Labour government could mean for your finances

After a dramatic election victory, expect a flurry of policy announcements from Keir Starmer and his Cabinet

‘Why am I struggling to sell my £1.6m home?’

Sophie Lane Fox has never sold a house before and at the start of May, she and her husband put their three-bedroom terraced house in Fulham, south west London, on the market. Although several people have come to look round, the couple are still waiting for a buyer to make an offer. “We have a one-year-old and another baby due in November and really...

Consider These Factors Before Deciding Whether to Rent or Buy

The decision to rent or buy your home is not purely financial.

What business expenses can self-employed people write off against tax? HEATHER ROGERS explains

All tax practitioners have at some point had a client who happily asserts that someone they know claims 'everything', and then had the unenviable task of putting the increasingly crestfallen client straight.

Martin Lewis warns people with savings accounts over 'biggest sin'

The BBC Sounds podcast and ITV The Martin Lewis Money Show star spoke out over his rule for savings and how people could maximise their piggy banks.

If I’d put £10k in a FTSE 250 tracker fund 10 years ago, here’s what I’d have now

Investing in a FTSE 250 index tracker fund helps investors grow their wealth on autopilot. But how much money have investors made over the last decade? The post If I’d put £10k in a FTSE 250 tracker fund 10 years ago, here’s what I’d have now appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

Small pot pension rules: what are they and how do they work?

While it used to be common to work for only one or two companies for your entire career, workers today are likely to have moved jobs several times throughout their working lives – which can have a big impact on your pension savings. As a result of switching employers, you could end up with a large number of workplace pension pots – the average by t...

How to get car insurance as an older driver – and why it might pay to spend more

As you get older you’ll find that the cost of your car insurance falls because, broadly speaking, the premium is calculated to reflect how likely you are to make a claim. Statistics show that drivers with more experience are less likely to be involved in accidents. This means that older drivers are generally less likely to make claims, and so will ...

I collect 50p coins - do I really have one worth £30,000? DAN HATFIELD replies

I've collected 50p coins for quite some time and would love to know the value of what I have accumulated over time.

Superdrug sees profits jump on loyalty card deals and new shop launches

Superdrug sees profits jump on loyalty card deals and new shop launches - The health and beauty chain posted a 43% surge in pre-tax profits to £111.6 million for 2023 as sales jumped by 11.8%

Is it really so bad to want to marry rich?

Is it really so bad to want to marry rich? - IN FOCUS: Calls to find and marry a wealthy 6ft 5in man with a trust fund were everywhere at Glastonbury, harking back to a viral video celebrating this apparent ideal of modern dating. It’s all a bit tongue in cheek, writes Olivia Petter… but does it speak to a wider truth?

The US housing slump deepened this spring. Where does that leave home shoppers and sellers?

The US housing slump deepened this spring. Where does that leave home shoppers and sellers? - The nation’s housing market sales slump is dragging on into its third straight year, as evidenced by another weak spring homebuying season

Bank of England should hold interest rates next month, says rate-setter

Bank of England should hold interest rates next month, says rate-setter - Nevertheless, Jonathan Haskel stressed there are ‘considerable encouraging signs’ related to inflation.

Pound touches three-week high vs euro after France vote

LONDON (Reuters) - The pound traded at a three-week high against the euro on Monday, after Sunday's election in France looked likely to result in a hung parliament that raises the risk of political gridlock in the euro zone's second-largest economy. In the UK, new Finance Minister Rachel Reeves will pledge on Monday to take "difficult decisions" to drive economic growth, including swift changes

Nectar points: the best ways to collect and spend them

If you regularly shop at Sainsbury’s, you’ll probably have a Nectar card in your wallet. But are you taking full advantage of it? Nectar is one of the UK’s biggest loyalty schemes, rewarding shoppers with points that they can either spend with other partner brands or redeem to save money at the till. Here Telegraph Money takes a closer look at the ...

Why are concert tickets so expensive?

What's behind rising ticket costs?

Why are voters choosing Reform UK?

Exclusive analysis reveals that Reform UK's flagship tax policy overwhelmingly benefits the richest households.

How Calculating How Many Big Macs He Can Buy With His Hourly Earnings Helped This Man Get $11K Weekly In Passive Income

Ryan Hogue's approach to evaluating his side hustle income is far from conventional. He measures it in a unique and practical way: through Big Macs. Hogue, a web developer and teacher, used this practical method to calculate the value of his time. He would determine how many Big Macs he could buy with his daily earnings, a concept he calls 'dollars...

July 2024 dates for benefits and pensions after cost of living payments

July 2024 dates for benefits and pensions after cost of living payments - The UK’s cost of living will be a major talking point in the run up to July’s general election

Metro Bank revives multibillion-pound mortgage sale after rescue

Metro Bank is reportedly reviving a plan to sell a multibillion-pound chunk of its mortgage book after being rescued from potential collapse last year.

The best budget beauty and make-up products that are just as luxurious as expensive competitors

The best budget beauty and make-up products that are just as luxurious as expensive competitors - We’ve got you covered on where to save in your beauty regime without losing out on product performance

The common mistake that can blow a major hole in your pension

Four in five pension savers are accessing their pot early and it’s costing them tens of thousands of pounds, a pension provider has warned. New analysis from Scottish Widows shows that 78pc of people raided their pension before they reached 65, pocketing an average of £47,000 in cash – which experts say puts them at risk of running out of money lat...

How much money do people your age usually save? See how you compare

How much are people saving each year, and how does that change depending on what stage of life they are in? A new study looked at how our emergency funds change over our lifetimes.