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Pension investments: Six steps to follow when looking at your retirement savings

MoneyMagpie Editor and financial expert Vicky Parry warns you might be investing in companies you don’t like without knowing itPeople often don't look at where there pensions are invested - but Vicky Parrys says you should!(Image: Getty Images)Most people let their pension invest their money for them with a pre-selected fund type. This makes it easy to ‘set and forget’ their investments and wait for their money to grow over time for a comfortable retirement.But with recent global economic upheaval, and a spotlight on consumers pushing back on companies such...
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Government issues ISA tax relief update after investments query

Savers can currently deposit up to £20,000 a year into ISAs05:15, 22 May 2025Updated 07:00, 22 May 2025Labour has said it is looking at reviewing ISAs(Image: Getty)Labour has made clear its stance on ISAs in response to a question about the tax-free savings vehicle. Lord John Lee queried the Government in a written question in Parliament on how ISA funds that are channelled into foreign investments contribute to the UK economy and align with the Government's "growth agenda".An attraction of ISAs is that you pay no tax on any accrued...
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The investments you can hold in a stocks and shares Isa – and those you can’t

Investors poured £28bn into stocks and shares Isas during the 2022-23 tax year, but did you know that there are some assets you're not allowed to hold in these popular accounts?If you're considering opening a stocks and shares Isa in the new tax year, our handy list shows seven common types of asset you're allowed to include, and five that you're not.We'll also explain the basics of what a stocks and shares Isa is, and the pros and cons of opening one. Please note: the content contained in this article is...