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Maike Currie is an author, editor and investment commentator. Starting her career as a financial journalist, Maike has worked across a number of FT publications, including Investors Chronicle. She now works in the City, most recently taking up a role within Fidelity’s personal investing business where she provides regular insight, guidance and commentary for the company’s self-directed investors.

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