Finance Daily Newsletter - April 2007
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Beat the Tax Man...

Hurry, hurry, hurry! With just a couple of days to go before the end of the tax year, act now to claim your tax-free ISA allowance. If you are unsure about ISAs, follow our expert guides below and then use our savings comparison tool to find the best ISA deal.

But we also have Best Buy Tables that let you search, compare and take advantage of the best Credit Card, Loans, Mortgages, Savings and Insurance deals.

Also this month we bring you guides to your mortgage options, five ways to fund retirement and, if you haven’t already done so – a step-by-step guide to claiming back extortionate bank charges. Plus, we spark debate about everyone’s ‘favourite’ tax, Council Tax, and take an in-depth look at how 'stealth-tax' stamp duty distorts the property market.

Plus: If you want a laugh in the run-up to the Easter holiday, check out our Funny Finance Caption Competition – you could win £20 for your trouble too!


Features

Ask an Expert: Find the answer to your financial questions with the Finance Daily team of money experts, offering you the impartial advice you are looking for.

ISA Season: With just days to go before the end of the tax year, now is the time to invest in order to use your tax-free entitlement. Find our more with our beginners guide to ISAs.

Tax Planning Tips: There is always something you can do to limit the amount of tax you have to pay. View our top ten tips to help put your finances in order.

Mortgages - Option Overload: We take a look at recent mortgage innovations and help you weigh up your choices and break free from option overload!

Top Tips for Property Investing: Henry Davis from International Property offers his advice on how to build a successful investment portfolio.

Broadening Your Investment Horizons: For the would-be investor, finding the most appropriate investment can be a daunting prospect.

Stamp Out Duty: Nearly all residential property in the UK falls above the £125,000 stamp duty threshold and the budget did nothing to remedy this. We look at the affect that the 'massively flawed' system has on the property market.

Five Ways to Fund Retirement: Not sure of the best way to plan for retirement? We take a look at five different ways to fund your retirement.

Claim Back Bank Charges: If you have been charged extortionate penalty charges by your bank, you can claim them back. Find out how with our step-by-step guide.

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News

UK House Price Growth Eases: House price growth in the UK has reached its weakest pace for nine months, according to a new survey from Rics.

Women Ignore Pension Savings: Confusion still reigns when it comes to putting an adequate retirement plan in place - especially among women.

Lyons Report Calls for Council Tax Review: The council tax report from Sir Michael Lyons has concluded that the tax is workable but is in need of reform. Do you agree? Join the Debate

Online Fraud Victims Lose Average of £875: A staggering 12 per cent of internet users have experienced online fraud in the last 12 months, losing an average of £875.

Breakdown on the Budget: If you've been on Mars for the last week or so then you may not have heard about Brown's budget, but for everyone else still trying to figure out what it means for them, here's our quick re-cap.

DIY Does Little to Increase Sales: If you are planning on carrying out some home improvement over the forthcoming bank holiday weekend in the hope of increasing your chances of a good sale, new research suggests you'd be better off watching TV instead.

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