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ISA vs savings account
Choosing between an ISA and a savings account depends on your goals, time frame and appetite for risk.
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ISA allowance 2024/25: rules and limits
Everything you need to know about the annual ISA limit and how you can get the most out of your allowance.
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How much cash should I have in my portfolio?
Freetrade's Paul Allison looks at how to think about cash in your asset mix.
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Types of ISA
Find out about the different types of ISA and which ISA could be right for you.
How to choose a pension
How to choose the best pension plan
The best pension plan for you depends on your goals.
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Choosing the right investment account: ISA or GIA?
ISA or GIA, where should you keep your investments? Here are some practical tips to help you choose the right investment account.
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The (more realistic) ISA millionaire
How being a steady and ardent saver can help you grow your investment pot and become an ISA millionaire.
How to start a pension
How to start a pension
Starting a pension is one of the best ways to build long-term financial security.
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Self-employed pensions
If you're self-employed, setting up a pension is one of the smartest ways to plan for the future.
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Invest like ARK’s Cathie Wood
Cathie Wood, founder of ARK Invest, is known for backing innovative companies that aim to shape the future.
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Types of pension
Different pension types in the UK. Learn how workplace pensions, personal pensions and the state pension work.
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What is a pension and how do pensions work?
A pocket guide to pensions. Learn about how pensions work, pension types and reasons to have a pension in minutes.
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The Japanese nappy conundrum
Freetrade looks at how to invest in demographic change, using Japan's ageing population as an example.
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Your three-minute pension check-in
Find out the three important pension questions to ask yourself now, and how they could aid your retirement planning.
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Do I need to get every stock pick right?
Freetrade discusses how to make money even when you pick the wrong stock.

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