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Buying vs renting: is is better to own or rent your home?
The higher mortgage rates of recent years have actually made renting comparatively cheaper, analysis suggests. But there are hidden costs to long term renting.
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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The pros and cons of smart meters: Are they any good?
Smart meters can help you track and budget your energy usage. We compare them to regular meters and consider whether it’s worth getting one.
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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FCA launches scam checker tool after 800,000 suspected to have lost money to fraudsters
Savers and investors can use the tool to check if a firm is the 'real deal' and is actually authorised to provide the services it is offering
By Laura Miller Published
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How to transfer an ISA
We explain everything you need to know about transferring an ISA
By Rebekah Evans Last updated
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Rail fares to be frozen for first time in 30 years – how much could you save?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will use her Budget to freeze rail fares but the savings could be offset by tax rises
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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Are the rich leaving the UK due to high taxes? Where the wealthy are going
Feature Record numbers of millionaires are fleeing the UK as other countries such as Greece become more tax-friendly. We reveal the top destinations for migrating millionaires
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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Making financial gifts to loved ones? Write it down or risk giving an IHT bill too
Giving gifts can be a way to pass on wealth and reduce the inheritance tax bill on your estate but do it wrong and you could leave family and friends more than they bargained for.
By Laura Miller Published
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Will mortgage rates fall this year?
Mortgage lenders are battling it out for business before the end of the year. Whether you're buying a home, remortgaging or you’re a buy-to-let landlord, we look at the outlook for mortgage rates this year and into 2026
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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My 6.5% Nationwide regular saver is due to mature - what are my options?
Nationwide’s 6.5% regular saver is due to mature for those who opened one last year. Here is what you can do now to make the most of your savings
By Sam Walker Published
