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Peak gold or peak gold price?

Gold hit new highs this week, and enthusiasts had a long list of reasons to justify its rise. But most don't stand up to scrutiny. read more »
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The unseen assets on your balance sheet

Some less usual assets that arguably mean you could be richer than you think… read more »
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Perfect 10 investing

You wouldn't (I hope!) dismiss a partner just because he or she wasn't a super rare '10'. So why do people keep chasing 10s when investing? read more »
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How to calculate bond yields

Working out running yields and yields to maturity... read more »
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Banking bonuses are back

Huge bonuses are back for the bankers - and the logic they use to justify their grossly inflated incomes is even less convincing than before the crun[...] read more »
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Admit it: You miss the market meltdown

Remember the good old days of Lehman collapsing, the credit market freezing and the market tanking? It was a lot easier to get a handle on than today[...] read more »
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A bad time to fear the worst

Investors are still too bearish, stuck in their bunkers and fighting yesterday's wars. (Even Hitler!) read more »
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7 ways to invest in the stock market when you’ve got no money

Investing is like any other positive habit – you need to start early and repeat it often to see the benefit. read more »
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Are you lost in Neverland?

Some people are stranded in an investing Neverland, where they never commit, instead waiting for an ideal tomorrow that never comes. read more »
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The Alternative Investment Market (AIM)

UK investors looking for small and undervalued companies could do worse than hunt around the AIM market, but they need to understand the risks. read more »
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Historical returns from corporate bonds

Corporate bonds are less risky than equities - and so should deliver less reward over the long term. But in the past 10 years they've actually done [...] read more »
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Trading is hard: Worked example

A real-life - with numbers - example of how even what seems a profitable stock trade can actually barely break even... read more »
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Seven unusual ideas for a better value wedding

An overly-expensive wedding can cripple a marriage before it begins. Here are some novel ideas on saving money, plus a reminder of why you should sav[...] read more »
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How buying an iPhone can help make you rich

Can splashing out for an expensive electronic luxury boost your income? read more »
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Five reasons to buy commercial property

Commercial property grew to wildly inflated prices during the boom, and investors who followed performance to load up at the peak have seen their pro[...] read more »
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