Latest articles by Daniel Hilton
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Saver with just £100 in Premium Bonds wins £1 million
NS&I has announced the winners of March’s Premium Bonds prize draw. Who won the £1 million jackpot and how can you find out if you scooped a prize?
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Best fixed rate cash ISAs – earn up to 4.45%
We look at the best fixed rate cash ISAs on the market right now for savers who are willing to lock their cash away for guaranteed tax-free gains
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How much should I have in savings? Average savings by age
We look at how much you should aim to have in your savings at every decade of your life, and how you can go about achieving this.
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Should you switch to a fixed energy tariff?
Energy With the Ofgem energy price cap on the rise, is now the time to look for a fixed energy tariff? We check out the latest gas and electricity deals
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Average net worth in the UK by age — how does your wealth compare?
We look at what the average net worth is in the UK, and help you work out where your wealth stands in comparison to peers.
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Wage growth in UK continues to outpace inflation
Latest job market data from the ONS shows that wages grew faster than inflation in the three months to December 2024, but also reveal a worrying rise in unemployment rates
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Blow for Premium Bonds savers as NS&I announces interest rate changes
NS&I has announced changes to a number of its savings products including Premium Bonds today. We explain what it means for savers.
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First-time buyer market rebounds as interest rates ease and mortgage affordability improves
The average first-time buyer is now 33, and will spend an average of £311,034 on their first property
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Car tax rules are changing: what are the new vehicle excise duty rates?
The rules around vehicle excise duty are changing this April. What are they, and how are they going to affect you?
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Top 20 UK areas where house prices have ballooned in last 25 years
Some parts of the UK have seen house prices grow by 652% since the turn of the millennium
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House prices in Britain surge to a record high, says Halifax
House prices increased by 0.7% in January, the latest Halifax House Price Index shows
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Is NS&I safe?
National Savings and Investments (NS&I) is popular for its Premium Bonds and savings products. But how safe is it?
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Santander to end £150 bank switching deal this week
You have until the end of day on 5 February to request a switch and be entitled to the free cash from Santander.
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10 cheapest cities to rent in England
As rent prices increase it’s good to know where renters can get the cheapest rent, and which are the least affordable areas to avoid.
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Water bills in England will rise by £123 on average this year
Billpayers in England could be as much as £225 worse off after water bills rise in April.
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The pros and cons of smart meters – should you switch?
Advice With gas and electricity prices rising, smart meters could help you budget. We've compared them to regular meters and consider whether it is worth getting one.
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Lloyds Banking Group to close 136 more bank branches - full list
Lloyds Bank Group is to close its doors to another 55 branches next year. Which ones are closing?
