Latest articles by John Fitzsimons
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How much state pension will I get?
Advice The full new state pension is currently £203.85 per week - but what you receive will depend on a number of factors. We look at how to work out exactly how much state pension you will get and when.
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The 30 house price hotspots
While we have seen house prices sliding, these sought-after locations have seen prices jump by at least 5% over the previous 12 months
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Self-assessment: don’t miss the deadline for online tax returns
Advice If you are self-employed, rent out a property or earn income from savings, investments or dividends, you may need to complete a tax return - and you only have until the end of January to do so.
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Should you switch to a fixed energy tariff?
Analysis With the energy price cap increasing by 5% in January, is now the time to fix your energy tariff?
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Autumn Statement: taxes reformed for self-employed workers
Changes to National Insurance contributions will mean reduced tax bills for the self employed.
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Autumn Statement: state pension to jump 8.5% from April as triple lock is honoured
Pensioners will see a second straight large hike to state pension payments, going up 8.5% next year under the triple lock system
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Revealed: The job titles that will spike your insurance costs
When it comes to the cost of your car insurance, job titles matter. We reveal the ones that could potentially add hundreds to the cost of your policy
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Warning over negative equity spike: how to protect yourself
News A think tank forecasts a substantial rise in the number of households entering negative equity, we explain what this could mean for you and how to prepare
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Inflation falls sharply - the lowest level since 2021
New figures show inflation slowed faster than expected in October, suggesting an end to base rate rises for some time. What does the drop mean and what is driving the fall?
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Black Friday and Christmas shopping scams warning: how to protect your money
The coming weeks are the busiest of the year for online shopping - but it’s also when scammers are working harder. Here’s how to keep your money safe.
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Petrol retailers cashing in ‒ how to save on fuel
Advice As the RAC accuses retailers of pocketing unfair margins on fuel, we highlight the best ways to reduce the cost of your petrol and diesel
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November NS&I Premium Bonds winners - check now to see what you won
If you have money saved in NS&I Premium Bonds you can now check to see whether you have won a prize in the November prize draw. Here’s how to check your Premium Bonds.
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Fraudsters stole more than £500 million in first half of the year
Huge sums are being stolen by fraudsters every year. We outline the most common scams and what you can do to protect yourself.
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Will a water meter save you money?
Features If you’re looking to keep your water bill as low as possible, then you may be considering moving to a water meter. But will doing so mean you are better off?
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I wish I knew what an emerging market was, but I’m too embarrassed to ask
Videos ‘Emerging market’ is a phrase many investors will have heard, but do you know what it means? What is an emerging market?
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How to claim compensation for travel delays
Advice Thousands of flights have been delayed or cancelled this year due to thunderstorms, strikes, sickness, air traffic control issues and wildfires. What are your rights if your flight is delayed or cancelled?
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Self-assessment tax scams on the rise, HMRC warns as millions due to file a return
There is a higher risk taxpayers could fall victim to a scam, as self-assessment tax scams surge, HMRC says. We look at the common scams and how to safeguard yourself
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Investment platforms rapped over low interest offered on cash holdings
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) threatens action against investment platforms paying poor rates on cash balances
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Earn thousands of extra Avios points ‒ record bonuses on offer now
Miscellaneous Avios points can cut the cost of travelling - we explain how using the right credit card and bank account can help you quickly build up thousands of Avios points, with record-high bonus offers just launched.
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Pension withdrawals on the rise, HMRC data reveals
Pension withdrawal data has led to some raising concerns over savers ‘raiding’ their pensions unsustainably.
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Isas vs savings accounts: what’s the best home for your cash savings?
Analysis Rising interest rates on savings accounts mean more savers may be subject to tax on the interest earned. Does that mean an Isa is a better option?
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The best options to earn cashback on spending
From credit cards and current accounts to cashback websites, there are plenty of ways to earn cashback on the money you spend.
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How to get the right travel insurance
Features If you’re heading off overseas, then having the right travel insurance in place is crucial. But how do you pick the right policy?
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Santander Edge Saver: New market-leading easy-access account comes with some hurdles
Savings Savers with the Santander Edge Saver can beat inflation, but there are certain hurdles you need to clear.
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