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How to invest for free... and the hidden costs to watch out for that eat into your profits

Today

Keeping costs as low as possible is key to investing. Overpaying by even a fraction of a percentage point can erode the value of your nest egg by thousands over time.

There are tough times ahead - and the first surge in household bills is weeks away. Here's what I'm doing to prepare as best I can: JEFF PRESTRIDGE

Today

Although Labour delegates left Liverpool last week in a mood of euphoria, their joy wasn't shared by those outside the conference bubble.

Our neighbour's broken wall is pushing over our garden fence, but she refuses to repair it. What can we do?

Today

We had to install new fencing because the wall pushed the panels out of alignment - but the neighbour won't address the problem.

We drive the Peugeot e-208 GTi: Can an electric hot hatch live up to the legendary French performance badge?

Today

At a touch under £34,000 on the road, the e-208 GTi rivals Alpine's A290 - the sportier version of the Renault 5 - which has a similar 230-mile range. Can Peugeot's first proper electric hot hatch deliver?

Our five-year fixed mortgage ends in May and looks set to rise by £671 a month - what can we do? DAVID HOLLINGWORTH replies

Today

Although we have paid off a large chunk of the total amount over the last five years, our monthly costs look set to rise from £1,784 a month to £2,455 a month next year.

The seaside business boom: How Britain's coastal towns have become hotspots for entrepreneurs

Today

Britain's seaside towns are enjoying an unexpected business boom, with a new generation of entrepreneurs setting up shop on the coast to cash in on growing demand.

The lipstick effect: How investors can capitalise on the beauty industry's growth

Today

The value of the global market in cosmetics, moisturisers and perfumes is forecast to rise by 5 % a year to reach $590bn by 2030.

New questions for Manchester City auditors BDO

Today

Accountancy firm BDO is facing fresh questions about its audit of Manchester City as the club lodged an appeal.

Britain's economic crapshoot in full swing, says ALEX BRUMMER

Today

Those of us of a certain vintage will recall the phrase about buying on the 'never, never'.

Online trading firm IG Group sees biggest sell-off in a decade

Today

The FTSE 100 company, the world's first spread-betting firm, said sales in the third quarter were down 14% on a year earlier at £240m.

Hargreaves Lansdown offers up to £40,000 cashback: How rich do you need to be to get that much?

Today

This is the largest cashback offer from any investment platform, according to Hargreaves Lansdown. Here's what you need to do to get the full £40,000.

Is axing the state pension triple lock the right move? This is Money Podcast

Yesterday

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has revealed bold plans to ditch the pension guarantee from 2030 and replace it with a 'double lock'. How will it affect our retirements?

Best cash Isa savings rates: Easy access and fixed deals in our tables

Yesterday

This is Money's best cash Isa tables are updated as new deals arrive and highlight the top easy access and fixed rate Isas from banks and building societies.

Barclays will pay you a bumper £300 to switch current account - with double on offer for Premier accounts

Yesterday

It's been a strong year for those willing to switch banks to pick up a bribe, and Barclays is paying the top amount currently available. Here's how you can get it.

Temu Range Rover takeover: Jaecoo 7 is Britain's best-selling new car in September as Chinese brands run riot

Yesterday

It marks a pivotal moment for the UK's car market, with the Jaecoo 7 having also been the most popular new model in March.

As Help to Buy is reborn, will Labour's First Homes plan work - and could it revive the property market?

Yesterday

Could Burnham's big idea be a winner for aspiring buyers and the property market? We answer your questions.

SMALL CAP MOVERS: A calmer week for Aim as bond rout piles pressure on blue-chips

Yesterday

As the FTSE 100 heads for its worst week since mid-April, small-cap stocks have enjoyed a more serene time of it.

The most (and least) reliable cars revealed: Is your model on the list? Almost 40,000 drivers have their say...

Yesterday

The What Car? survey provides insight into 225 models from 30 brands across 16 fault categories. Here's which models drivers said are reliable.

Capita faces fresh probe over its bungled handling of the civil service pension scheme

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Capita has been hit with a fresh government review over its failures in administering its civil service pension scheme contract.

Wetherspoons urges Budget 'common sense' as soaring costs send profits tumbling

Yesterday

Sir Tim Martin warned that Labour's actions, notably in the last two budgets, were 'leading to job losses, closures and high street dereliction'.

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