Latest articles by Nicole García Mérida
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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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Why you need to act now to make sure you’re getting the best savings rate
Average savings rates are at their highest level in 15 years, making it more important than ever for savers with fixed accounts maturing to check for the best rate to avoid missing out.
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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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Is now a good time to sell a house?
Tips Data reveals property asking prices are falling at their fastest rate since 2011. If you're thinking of selling your house, would it be better to wait or should you take the plunge?
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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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State pension to rise to £11,500 in 2024 as wages grow
The state pension will get another boost in 2024 – but is the triple lock becoming unsustainable?
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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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NS&I September Premium Bonds draw – check if you won now
NS&I Premium Bonds holders can check now to see if they won a prize in September’s draw. We explain how to check if you’ve won.
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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.
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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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Smartphone banking: the best app-based bank accounts
News App-based banks are convenient, come with features that help you budget and make banking easy. What are the best app-based accounts available now?
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How much money will you need to retire comfortably?
Advice Many of us do not save enough for a decent retirement anyway, while new research has suggested the sums needed for a comfortable retirement have rocketed by tens of thousands of pounds. So how much is actually needed for a comfortable retirement?
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Where will house prices go in 2023?
News The latest data shows house prices are falling as rising interest rates take a toll on the property market. Will prices begin to recover any time soon?
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The stockmarket has overlooked British small caps with huge potential
Adrian Gosden, Investment Director and Manager of the UK Equity Income Fund, at GAM Investments
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What is inflation and how will it affect you?
Briefings Inflation has remained stubbornly high, with a predicted fall not materialising. What is inflation and what does high inflation mean for you and your finances?
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UK wages grow at a record pace
The latest UK wages data will add pressure on the BoE to push interest rates even higher.
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Are solar panels worth the cost?
Analysis 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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RICS: the outlook for house prices is getting worse
The latest data from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors found the outlook for the UK housing market is reaching levels not seen since 2009.
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Should you overpay your mortgage?
Advice As interest rates rise, should you overpay your mortgage or could you put extra cash to better use?
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