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Are you eligible for Nationwide’s next £100 Fairer Share bonus?
Millions of Nationwide customers got the £100 Fairer Share payment in 2025. We explain how to boost your chances of being eligible for the bonus, if it returns in 2026
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Best fixed rate cash ISAs – earn up to 4.3%
Savings The best fixed rate cash ISAs are returning up to 4.3% on your savings. We look at the top deals for those willing to lock their cash away
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What’s happening with UK house prices? Latest property market moves and forecasts
Could house prices be on the up in 2026 following a stagnant 2025 or will Middle East tensions dent market confidence?
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How to profit from higher oil prices
Tips The escalation of conflict in the Middle East sent the oil price soaring. Which investments could rise during periods of rising oil prices?
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How to manage higher private school fees
Private school fees have soared by thousands following the addition of VAT, and further increases could lie in store going forward. We explain how to manage the higher costs.
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How much do I need to save in Premium Bonds to win?
NS&I’s Premium Bonds pay out hundreds of millions each month, but the vast majority of savers have never won a single penny. Is it just bad luck or do you need a certain amount to really be in with a chance of winning?
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The big money changes coming in April – are you ready?
The end of the financial year offers the chance to take a fresh look at your finances, but there are several April money changes where you may need to act fast to avoid extra costs.
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What is an index fund?
Glossary We outline everything you need to know about index funds, from what they are and how to buy them, to the things to consider before you do so
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How you could cut your inheritance tax bill by £37,000
Regular gifting can reduce your inheritance tax bill by tens of thousands of pounds, new calculations show. We explain how the rules work.
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What happens to your pension when you die
The way your pension is passed on to your loved ones is set for a shake-up. Here is what you need to know about who inherits your pension and why naming a beneficiary is so important.
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Best savings rates – earn as much as 4.55%
Savings The best savings rates on the market pay up to 4.55% on your cash – but you will need to act fast before these top-paying accounts disappear
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Best regular savings accounts – get up to 7.5%
Savings The top regular savings accounts pay as much as 7.5%. If you’re looking to stash small amounts away each month, we list the accounts worth looking at
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Will petrol prices rise this year?
Petrol had hit new lows at the start of the year but the Middle East conflict looks set to push prices back up in a blow for motorists. Will petrol become more expensive?
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Best easy-access savings accounts – earn up to 4.55%
Savings Easy-access savings accounts are offering inflation-busting rates of up to 4.55%, but they won't last for long. We look at the best rates on the market now
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Lasting power of attorney – do you need it and how to set it up
A lasting power of attorney can be used to appoint a loved one to help with important financial and medical decisions. Prices have increased but it is still a cost-effective way of gaining peace of mind.
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How UK Government support could help your SME grow
Sponsor Content Created With UK Government
SMEs are optimistic about the year to come – and accessing free and impartial support could accelerate their business growth plans
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How Avios points work: how to collect and spend them
Avios points offer worthwhile rewards for the savvy traveller but the cost of using them is on the rise. We explain how to collect, keep track of, and make the most of your Avios points
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Why you should write a will — and how to do it for free
Most of us haven’t written a will. But it's one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your loved ones
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The best soft-drinks stocks to buy to give your portfolio some fizz
Soft-drinks firms excel at turning sugar and water into profit, says Rupert Hargreaves. Here are the sector's best stocks
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Three European stocks to buy for long-term growth and income
Opinion Marcel Stotzel, portfolio manager at Fidelity European Trust, highlights three of his favourite European stocks for growth and income
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Time for SMEs to up their PR game
Criticism on social media can be devastating for a business. Owners should learn how to respond, says David Prosser
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Nu: Brazil's radical upstart bank
Nu is upending the status quo in Latin America by tackling a banking sector dominated by lazy, high-cost incumbents, says Jamie Ward
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The shine comes off Dubai for British expats and the wealthy
Opinion Dubai has boomed as a low-tax hub for the world's wealthy, but none were looking to move to a war zone. They will be off as soon as it's safe to do so
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Do high-conviction funds work – and what are the risks?
Most high-conviction fund portfolios underperform diversified ones over the long term. Investors should be cautious when assuming a hot streak will continue
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Is El Mencho’s death a new start for Mexico?
El Mencho, Mexico's notorious drug kingpin, has been killed in a joint sting by the Mexican and US authorities. It's unlikely to end the crime or violence
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8 of the best properties for city living
The best properties for city living – from a house in Grand Union Walk, Camden, to a flat in a converted warehouse in York on the banks of the River Ouse
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Will the EU’s ‘Buy European’ strategy work?
The EU’s ‘Buy European’ campaign is a reaction to a changing world and a determination to forge its own way. Dramatic first steps were taken this week
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Should you switch to a fixed energy tariff in 2026?
As energy prices remain volatile and worries grow that conflict in the Middle East could lead to bill hikes, is now the time to look for a fixed energy tariff? We look at the latest gas and electricity deals
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Investors take refuge in hard assets
Hard assets – businesses that are rooted in the physical world – may be set to prosper as investors move away from AI and ‘asset-light’ stocks
