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Make God laugh

In an uncertain economic environment having a proper financial plan is more important than ever

Warning signs

Investors should treat big mergers and opportunistic IPOs as a major red flag that markets may be overheating

Gambling with your Isa

The end of restrictions on Aim shares in Isas brings a welcome levelling of the equity playing field, but risks encouraging rampant speculation

In defence of debt

There is fundamentally nothing wrong with borrowing - for the companies we cover, debt is sometimes a more affordable way of financing a business than equity

The grass isn't always greener

Britain isn't quite the basket case of popular opinion, and negative sentiment towards it still makes it a great investment destination

A right royal rip off

My own bitter experience supports the widespread belief that financial products marketed for children aren't worth buying

Markets on heat

With the temperature rising it's time to be extra careful when making investment decisions

New and improved

We're introducing two new features this weak - and also exploding some of the myths that have discouraged retailer investors taking advantage of the benefits of new investment products

Don't bother with bitcoin

Virtual currencies could eventually transform the way we transact, but that doesn't make bitcoin worth backing

Wild hogs and wet nurses

It will be China that emerges strongest from the end of the era of cheap money