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Free trading apps — investment freedom or false economy?

There are plenty of considerations beyond the raw cost of a transaction

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Robert Smith
All to play for in FT stock picking competition

Contest to raise money for charity seasonal appeal has been opened to general public

James Pickford
Landlords can expect more to come following tenancy eviction reforms

The trend to impose new rules on the growing private rented sector is unlikely to slow

UK business & economy
Call for cap on workplace pension fund fees to be scrapped

Investment body seeks new limits to allow portfolios of illiquid assets, such as infrastructure

Property sector
Online platform connects the dots for aspiring landlords

Dot Residential offers casual investors to build a property portfolio

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Loyal home insurance customers pay a high price

Those who stay with a provider can pay up to double compared with a new customer

Is my husband’s phone fixation grounds for divorce?

If we split up, I’m worried I will have to give him half of my assets

The secret life of an armchair trader 

It seems everybody wants to get into investing these days. But where exactly do you start?

James Max
Rich People’s Problems: Should you buy a Tesla to duck pollution charges?

It doesn’t come cheap but you can reduce your running charges — and cut your tax bill

UK business & economy
Nationwide breaks mould with mortgages for over-55s

Equity release and interest-only loans expected to prompt other lenders to act

Marriage and divorce
Divorcees face lower legal bills under law reform

Introduction of no-fault divorce will reduce tension in many cases

Drop in drinking and smoking hits HMRC ‘sin tax’ receipts

Money from duties on alcohol, cigarettes and gambling fails to keep up with tax take

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