Are these FTSE 100 pharmaceutical stocks...
UK pharmaceuticals are delivering positive results despite potential headwinds. The sector could be worth a look. Pharmaceutical companies account for some of the top stocks in the FTSE 100, the UK’s flagship index. Astrazeneca (LON:AZN), for example, is the largest stock in the index by market capitalisation at time of writing, ahead of banking giant HSBC and oil major Shell.…
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First-time buyer mortgages that lend a...
There’s no feeling quite like getting the keys to your first home, but climbing the first rung of the property ladder is no easy task. The average UK home now costs £269,000, according to official figures, with those in inner-city locations often facing even higher prices.1 The cost of living has also soared in recent years, making it more difficult…
Read MoreIs the 4% pension rule dead?...
After decades as the go-to pensions rule of thumb, the reign of the 4% pension ‘safe’ withdrawal rate could finally be over, as retirees look to keep their hard-earned retirement savings out of the hands of the taxman – by spending it all. Many people taking their pension follow the 4% rule – in the first year of retirement, you…
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Active funds still underperforming passives, despite...
Despite being sold as a means of generating superior returns than the broader market, active funds continue to underperform compared to their passive counterparts. AJ Bell’s latest Manager versus Machine report shows that just 30% of active funds outperformed passive counterparts during the 10 years to 30 June 2025. That marks a record low since AJ Bell started measuring the…
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Elon Musk Is Worth $408 Billion...
Elon Musk Net Worth 2025: $408 Billion and Climbing—Here’s How It Fluctuates With Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI. Who is the world’s richest man in 2025? According to Forbes, the world’s richest man is Elon Musk. As of mid-2025, his net worth is estimated at a staggering $408 billion. But that number is anything but static. His fortune has swung wildly…
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UK retirement happiness hotspots: the best...
Britain’s best places to retire to for a happy life have been named – and surprisingly it’s not a coastal haven taking the top spot. The constituency of Amersham and Chesham in Buckinghamshire has been crowned the best place to retire in terms of happiness. Neighbouring Beaconsfield (also in Buckinghamshire) takes the second spot, while Dorking and Horley in Surrey…
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Cash ISA cut rumours prompt Brits...
British savers stashed more than £2 billion more into cash ISAs over the last three months compared to the year before, data from the Bank of England shows. A reduction to the cash ISA limit was widely rumoured to be on the cards in the run-up to chancellor Rachel Reeves’s Mansion House speech on 15 July. Advocates of the policy…
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Can I inherit my partner’s ISA?...
The number of people inheriting their partner’s ISA is booming, according to new figures, with more people taking advantage of a valuable tax break only available to legally joined couples. But there are risks to taking on someone else’s investment strategy. Almost a third (33%) more people inherited ISAs held on the Hargreaves Lansdown (HL) platform, through what’s known as…
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From $28M to $2M Explained
Lindsay Lohan’s meteoric rise to a $28 million fortune was eclipsed by a drastic fall to just $2 million, revealing the harsh realities behind the glitz and glamour of Hollywood. Once Hollywood’s bright young starlet, Lindsay Lohan’s journey has been a turbulent rollercoaster of fame, fortune, and personal battles. From blockbuster hits alongside legends like Julia Roberts and Adam Sandler…
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News & Views | Episode 208:...
On this week’s episode of News & Views, The Fintech Times Podcast team speak about Loqbox publishing new findings highlighting concerns about Brits’ understanding of the lending sector, GoHenry research into including financial education within the national curriculum & wac urging the government to do more to ensure more employees are paid correctly. The conversation this week revolved around the…
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