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Budget 2024: the winners and losers
How will £40bn in tax rises impact you? We explore this week's bugdet announcements of £40 billion in tax hikes and £74 billion in increased government spending.
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Big tech and big oil earnings
Earnings announcements are an important moment for investors to pause and reflect on how a company is stacking up against their expectations.
Is now the best time to invest in China?
Is now the best time to invest in China?
Investing in China offers exposure to one of the world's largest economies.
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Five things to expect in the October Budget
Are taxes going to rise? Let’s unpack what to expect and some important tips to protect your hard-earned wealth.
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Best stocks for a Harris vs Trump election year
How will the US election impact the stock market? Read on for more.
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Anchorman: get rid of investing bias in 2022
How to minimise behavioural biases when investing.
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Top 10 tips for investors
Whether you're just starting out or looking to brush up on your investment strategy, understanding the fundamentals can significantly boost your confidence and help you make the right decisions.
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Don’t be such a (cash) drag
The truth is, if too much of your investment portfolio is sitting as cash, this can have a real detrimental impact on your portfolio’s growth.
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All about appropriateness tests
What you’ll need to pass before you can trade some types of stocks.
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What is an ISA?
Learn about ISAs (Individual Savings Accounts) and how they can help you invest tax-efficiently.
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15 common myths about ISAs that might hold you back from saving more
The most popular ISA myths and some common misunderstandings.
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2023 investment tax allowances: ISAs just got real
A look at the 2023/24 tax year and why your stocks and shares ISA is now even more important.
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Pocket guide to ISAs
A pocket guide to help you get to grips with what individual savings accounts or ISAs are and how you can use them.
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Top UK ETFs
Freetrade looks at how to choose the best UK ETFs for your investment portfolio.
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The three most common investor mistakes (and how to fix them)
Freetrade examines how overtrading, taking too much risk, and investing emotionally aren't good for long-term investing.

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