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Boost your income with childcare vouchers

Laura Czapiewski explains how childcare vouchers can reduce household costs for working families.

How to position your portfolio during ongoing market volatility

IFA Paul Taylor explains how investors' portfolios should be positioned to mitigate the impact of the ongoing eurozone crisis.

A changing world throws up some attractive investments

Tom Slater of Scottish Mortgage explains why technological change in medicine, energy and computing, as well as the growing influence of China, is central to his investment philosophy.

Debt bridges the social divide

With the average adult owing more than their average earnings, Bev Budsworth gives some advice on how to tackle personal debt.

Is Facebook just a flashy IPO or can real money be made by retail investors?

On the day that Facebook finally floats, Colin Cieszynski looks back at past technology IPOs to ask if private investors can make money from the social networking giant.

What are the options for interest-only borrowers?

Hugh Wade-Jones explores the options for borrowers on interest-only mortgages, from equity release to innovative new products from lenders.

What would a Greek exit mean for the UK?

Despite the UK having few direct exposures to Greece, if it were to default, the UK would still feel the shockwaves, says Vicky Redwood.

Greece needs full fiscal union to stay afloat

With Greece at a political crossroads, Andrew Morris explores the outlook for the beleaguered nation and the impact of the Greek election on other eurozone countries.

We won't plead guilty to these charges

The AIC recently published its methodology to calculate 'ongoing charges' to replace total expense ratios for investment trusts. Ian Sayers explains how the charges work.

Don't miss the US bull run

US smaller companies have enjoyed a tremendous bull run and this is set to continue, argues Russell Cleveland.