Jessica Sheldon
Jessica is a financial journalist with extensive experience in digital publishing.
She was previously Digital Finance Editor at GB News and Personal Finance Editor at Express.co.uk. She enjoys writing about savings, pensions and tax, and is passionate about promoting financial education.
Latest articles by Jessica Sheldon
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The best bank switching offers – get up to £175
The best bank switching offers are making a comeback. The top deal currently offers up to £175 – are you eligible and how do you switch current accounts?
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Women’s financial freedom: How money has changed in 50 years
Just 50 years ago, women couldn’t apply for a bank account or get a mortgage without a man. This International Women’s Day, we look at the financial freedoms that have changed women’s lives throughout the years, and what more needs to be done.
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Full list of HMRC tax codes and what they mean
Tax codes can tell us vital information about how much we are paying HMRC in the current tax year. Here's how to check you've got the correct code
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Energy bills to rise by 6.4% from April
Gas and electricity bills are set to rise again by 6.4% from April as the new energy price cap kicks in. This is now the third consecutive increase - how much more will you pay?
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“Rachel Reeves must not cut cash ISA limit to £4,000”
Opinion A £4,000 limit on the amount you can put in a cash ISA is an unnecessary attack on savers and should not be the priority, says Jessica Sheldon.
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Chase to cut interest rate on 5% savings account twice this month - a double whammy for savers
Chase Bank is adjusting the interest rate on its popular savings account next week ahead of further changes.
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British Airways improves loyalty scheme changes - including ‘more generous’ bonus offer
British Airways has revisited the new rules for its Tier Points system and sweetened its bonus points offer.
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ISAs vs savings accounts: what’s the best home for your cash savings?
Accessing competitive interest rates on savings accounts can put savers at risk of being taxed on the interest earned. We compare the pros and cons of cash ISAs with other savings accounts.
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Nationwide to cut interest rates on more than 20 savings accounts
Nationwide Building Society is to slash the interest rates on several savings accounts. We list the accounts affected and when the changes will take place
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Energy bills rise by 1.2% as Ofgem urges households to seek best deal
Ofgem's new energy price cap has come into effect
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The most expensive streets in the UK
A new study has highlighted the most expensive streets to buy a house in different parts of the UK
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Chase boosts easy-access interest rate - savers could earn 5%
Chase is offering a boosted interest rate which is fixed for six months, on top of the standard variable rate
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Nationwide slashes interest rates on savings accounts
Nationwide has cut the rates on three savings accounts ahead of this week's base rate meeting. Are the rates still competitive?
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