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How to make the most of your lockdown savings
The pandemic has reportedly created 6 million accidental savers, but what’s the best way to use this extra cash? The effect of the...
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Don't lose out to inflation
Putting your hard-earned cash into savings accounts may not be the most efficient way to make your money work for you. If you’ve been...
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A positive outlook
The economic recovery is gathering momentum as the pandemic recedes and successful vaccination programmes continue to roll out on both...
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The perks of protection
As well as peace of mind, many insurance providers offer additional benefits that you may not know about. Whether we’re crossing the road...
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Get on the property ladder with the Help to Buy scheme
All you need to know about upcoming changes to the government’s Help to Buy equity loan scheme. If you’re looking to buy your first home,...
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Use it or lose it
The current tax year ends on 5 April 2021, so now’s a good time to make sure your finances are in order and book an annual review with...
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Budget 2021 highlights
Rishi Sunak has had to make some tough decisions as he balances tackling the health crisis, securing an economic recovery and looking...
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What to look out for in the Budget 2021
Tomorrow Rishi Sunak will present his second Budget within 12 months. For many commentators, it is perhaps the pivotal Budget of this...
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‘No matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow’
As we entered the new year with further lockdowns and history making world events, the hope of spring hangs in the air, an enticing...
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Could you live on the State Pension?
Let’s be honest, back on the morning of 21 October few of us were waiting with bated breath as the latest UK inflation stats were...
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Plan for what is difficult while it is easy
Plan for what is difficult while it is easy – Sun Tzu We all know we need to save for retirement, don’t we? But we also know it’s not...
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Get mortgage fit for 2021
Estimates suggest that well over one million borrowers have lapsed onto their lender’s default standard variable rate (SVR). Has this...
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Preparing emotionally for retirement
You’ve retired from work, you’ve waved a cheerful goodbye to your colleagues and you’re ready for the rest and relaxation you so rightly...
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Don’t underestimate the value of financial advice
Throughout our lives, it is highly likely we will need to take financial decisions that can have a major impact on our wealth, such as...
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Is your deposit enough?
When James and Allison first started renting together, they were determined it would be a temporary move. Fresh out of university, they...
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Tax-free investing It's time to talk
With the first wave of Child Trust Funds maturing this year, there’s a great opportunity to talk to your children about the benefits of...
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Don’t fall for a financial scam
Official bodies are warning consumers of an increase in scams designed to prey on people’s coronavirus fears. Statistics from Action...
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Happy 21st to the ISA
An Individual Savings Account (ISA) is a tax wrapper for your money. There are two main types available depending on the level of risk...
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Retirement and risk – striking a balance
Retirement and risk – striking a balance The impact of COVID-19 caused extreme stock market volatility, with the average pension fund...
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Stamp Duty holiday has positive impact
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the property market, but latest figures indicate there are positive signs of growth...
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