Latest articles by Nicole García Mérida
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Last posting dates for Christmas 2023
Make sure you don’t miss the last posting dates for Christmas to get your parcels and letters to their destination on time.
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5 travel stocks to buy to cash in on the sector’s rebound
Tips The travel sector is rebounding following a tough two years due to the pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. We look at five stocks to buy that could benefit.
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Five things not to put in a will
There are many things to consider when writing a will. But what about things NOT to put in a will? We spoke to legal experts who told us about what you should leave out of a will.
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Installing solar panels – are they worth the cost?
UK homes have installed a record number of solar panels so far in 2023. We look into what you need to know before deciding whether to add them to your home.
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Which house price index is the best?
Features Britain has at least five indices measuring house prices. But which house price index is the best?
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Eight ways to reduce your IHT bill
Tax We look at ways to reduce your IHT bill as inheritance tax receipts continue to hit record highs.
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NS&I Premium Bonds draw – when to check if you won
NS&I Premium Bonds winners will be announced later this morning. We look at how to check you won a prize in November's draw.
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State pension set to rise by 8.5% next year as wages grow above inflation
The state pension is set to jump by 8.5% in April as wages go up – but is the triple lock sustainable?
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State pension underpayments: HMRC to contact thousands of women over £1.3bn missing payments
News An estimated 200,000 women have missed out on state pension payments with underpayments totalling £1.3bn due to government errors. While HMRC is contacting those affected, not everyone will get the letter and you may have to take action to ensure you do not miss out.
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Why you need to act now to make sure you’re getting the best savings rate
Whilst average savings rates are at their highest level in 15 years, banks are starting to pull top rates - so you will need to act quickly to bag the best rates
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NS&I launches table-topping one year fixed rate bond
The Treasury backed savings provider is boosting the rate on its one-year fixed bonds to the highest level since they were launched in 2008.
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ONS: UK economy recovered from pandemic faster than previously thought
Revisions from the ONS showed the UK economy has grown since the pandemic, while the latest data showed GDP grew in the second quarter of 2023.
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Starling Bank boosts rate on its current accounts to 3.25%
Starling Bank hikes current account rate to 3.25% - up from 0.05%.
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Zoopla: Buyers’ market continues with properties averaging a £12,000 discount
Buyer choice has significantly improved, prompting sellers to reprice their properties in order to secure a sale, Zoopla’s house price index shows.
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Government considering cuts to inheritance tax, reports say
The Sunday Times reported government officials are considering cuts to inheritance tax ahead of the general election.
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430,000 young adults urged to claim Child Trust Fund worth £2,000
Features Millions of pounds are languishing in unclaimed child trust funds. We look at how to track them down and how to make the most of your savings.
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Rightmove: property asking prices being cut at their fastest rate in over 10 years
The latest data from Rightmove showed over a third of properties for sale have had their price reduced as the property market continues to slow down, while data from Hamptons showed rents are rising at their fastest pace on record.
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State pension triple lock at risk as cost balloons
The cost of the state pension triple lock could be far higher than expected due to record wage growth. Will the government keep the policy in place in 2024?
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Act now: Santander to pull its 5.2% savings rate tonight
Santander is to pull its best buy 5.2% interest rate for easy access savings today, rumours suggest. We have all the details.
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With rents set to rise, should you take a chance on buy-to-let or give up?
Analysis Landlord profitability is at its lowest level in 16 years as buy-to-let mortgage rates rise – but could this change, with experts suggesting rents could rise rapidly in the coming years?
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UK house prices drop at their fastest rate since 2009
UK house prices are down £14,000 over the last year as buyers retreat from the market, the latest data from Halifax showed.
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The UK economy might avoid a recession, but conditions will remain hard for many
News The UK economy may avoid a recession, but growth is set to slump in 2024 as rising interest rates hammer Britain’s economy.
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Best areas for buy-to-let in the UK
Analysis If you’re thinking of getting a buy-to-let property you’ll want to know the areas in the country with the highest rental yields.
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Three top-quality companies cashing in on long-term green growth trends
Two professional investors tell us where they’d put their money. This week: Jon Wallace and Noelle Guo, co-managers of the Jupiter Green Investment Trust.
