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Stop Smoking and Start Saving
New research reveals that the average British smoker spends over £120,000 funding their habit in a lifetime.

The growth of Islamic banking
The race is well and truly on to provide viable banking options for followers of Islam.
The world's best tax havens

Offshore investment company Shelter Offshore looks at the world's best tax havens.
Student Loan Syndrome

Interest-free student loans sound like an absolute steal, but the reality is that nothing comes free.
Could an offshore trust save you 98.4% tax?

Rhiannon Williamson, from offshore investment firm Shelter Offshore, looks at how offshore trusts can reduce taxation down to as low as 1.6 per cent.
Get a life and protect your family

Life insurance can be a morbid topic as it means thinking about your own death.
UK pensions - What should you do when moving overseas?

For many years, British expatriates have been faced with difficulties when dealing with UK pensions.
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Equity release schemes have experienced a boom in recent years as more people see the advantages in raising some much-needed capital through their property.
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UK homeowners could face sub-prime shock

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Rise of the five times salary mortgage

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Britons to become richer than Americans

The average person in Britain will this year have a greater income than their US counterpart for the first time in over a century, a study finds.
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Choosing the right offshore jurisdiction

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Cheapest mortgage offered by HSBC

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Michelle Obama praises husband at Democratic convention
The US Democrats have kicked off their national convention in Denver, with a passionate speech by Michelle Obama, the wife of the soon-to-be Democratic presidential nominee.
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Travel tips to beat the credit crunch
Tots to Travel, experts in family-friendly travel, have these tips on how to cut costs when travelling with children.
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Fat Duck hatches a perfect 10
Heston Blumenthal's restaurant The Fat Duck has achieved the rare feat of scoring a perfect ten out of ten in The Good Food Guide 2009.


