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What you need to know about investments and pensions
Whether you're new to funds, shares and pensions or an experienced investor, our free expert guides, articles and interactive calculators can help you make the most of your money.
Free expert guides
ISAs
ISAs can be great if you're looking for a tax-efficient and flexible way to invest. Discover how they can help you invest for your future and get the most from your money.
Saving Tax
Less tax means higher investment returns and income for you - it's that simple. With these tax saving tips you can hand over less of your profit and income to the taxman.
Equity Income
Equity income has been a favourite of our investment research team for more than 30 years. Find out about its potential to offer you a rising income and capital growth in this guide.
Your Options at Retirement
Choosing how to take your pension benefits is one of the most important financial decisions you will make. Use this guide to discover your options and the pros and cons of each.
SIPPs
Shattering the myth SIPPs are complex and costly this guide will show you how a SIPP could help you take control and benefit from a wider choice of investments.
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- Your Options at Retirement
- How to Select Shares
Articles, interviews & expert comment
Markets fall sharply on US quantitative easing fears
Ben Brettell | 23 May 2013
Economics Editor Ben Brettell examines the reasons behind the falls and whether investors need to take any action. Read article.
Transfers from Child Trust Funds into Junior ISAs proposed
The government's consultation on allowing transfers between the two types of account began last week. Danny Cox explains. Read article.
Working in retirement - what this new trend means for your pension
One in twenty men are choosing to go back to work after retiring. What does this trend mean for pension investors? Read article.
Japanese companies benefit from weaker yen
A weakening currency has ignited a sharp rally in the Japanese stock market. Richard Troue explains how you could benefit. Read article.
Three tips for investors looking for income
Adrian Lowcock examines the case for equity income investing and suggests his favourite funds for investors looking for core holdings or to diversify existing portfolios. Read article.
Rate expectations - when will interest rates start to rise?
Savers are naturally hoping for higher interest rates, but the market suggests they could be disappointed. Read article.
Interactive calculators
Our calculators are designed to save you time and effort. Whether you are reviewing your pensions and savings or working out how much you could save by holding your investments with Hargreaves Lansdown these calculators are invaluable.
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Investment Times and Wealth 150 Report
Investment Times and Wealth 150 Report
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