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Hargreaves Lansdown launches first cash ISA – how does it compare?
Hargreaves Lansdown is offering an own brand cash ISA for the first time with their new easy-access account. How does the interest rate compare to other products?
By Daniel Hilton Published
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Is now a good time to sell a house?
Activity in the housing market has picked up following a lull in the wake of stamp duty changes, but sellers may need to be realistic when setting an asking price
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Is a £250,000 pension pot enough to retire on?
What would your retirement income be with a £250K pension pot? Knowing how much you can get makes it easier to plan for your golden years.
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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What is the 4% rule in retirement?
Are you wondering when the best time is to retire, and how much you should take from your pension pot? We explain how the 4% rule could help you retire comfortably
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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The best bank switching offers – get up to £200
The best bank switching offers currently pay up to £200 in cash. Are you eligible, and how do you switch current accounts?
By Oojal Dhanjal Last updated
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What is a default pension fund and should you switch?
Most employees save into a workplace pension scheme, but where is the money invested? We look at how default funds work and whether there is ever a case for switching.
By Katie Williams Published
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Best inflation-beating savings accounts to make your money work hard
We explore the savings accounts that can best protect your money from inflation as millions of savers miss out on inflation-beating rates.
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Is Britain heading for a big debt crisis?
Opinion Things are not yet as bad as some reports have claimed. But they sure aren’t rosy either, says Julian Jessop
By Julian Jessop Published
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Inheritance tax receipts jump 5%, as loved ones pay £190m more
Inheritance tax receipts have surged again, with HMRC raking in £3.7 billion between April and August – £190 million more than the same period a year ago
By Katie Williams Last updated