Latest articles by Nicole García Mérida
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3 stocks to buy in a high interest rate environment
Tips We take a look at three stocks to buy in a high interest rate environment that should be able to navigate economic uncertainty.
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The cost of care: how to pay for long term care?
Advice The high cost of long-term care ranks is among the top five reasons why those over 55 will choose to continue working after retirement age. Whether you’re planning ahead for yourself or thinking about care for an elderly relative we look at ways you can pay it
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Women to get one year’s supply of HRT for less than £20
News A new scheme from the Department of Health and Social Care could reduce a woman’s HRT bill from over £200 to under £20 a year.
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Rightmove: UK house prices up just £14 in February as property market stalls
News Rightmove’s house price index recorded the smallest ever increase from January to February.
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Council tax increases 2023 – how much more will you pay?
News Your council tax bill will go up in April - we reveal the councils that have confirmed what this year’s increase will be.
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Chase extends its cashback offer to existing customers
News The app-based bank announced an expansion to its rewards programme, including an extension to its cashback offer and interest on its current account.
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7 ways to minimise your tax bill
Tips We list ways to minimise your tax bill ahead of the tax freezes and allowance cuts that are coming into effect in April.
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HM Land Registry: UK house prices fell in December
News The latest house price index from the government shows house prices ticked lower in the final months of 2022.
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UK inflation slows again, but remains near a 40-year high
News Figures from the Office for National Statistics showed CPI fell to 10.1% in January as lower fuel prices started to filter through to consumers.
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ONS: Private sector wages grow faster than expected
News The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics show growth in total pay fell 3.1% when adjusted for inflation.
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Funds to sell: the failing investments to remove from your portfolio now
News Spot the Dog report reveals the top 44 funds underperforming their benchmark. Should you sell your dog fund?
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UK economy stalls in the final quarter of 2022 but avoids recession
News The latest data from the Office for National Statistics showed GDP fell 0.5% in December but remained flat in the final quarter of the year.
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Nationwide to give 5% cashback on supermarket spending
News Nationwide customers can now earn 5% cashback on their grocery shopping - we have all the details
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RICS: UK buyer demand at its weakest since 2009 as property market slowdown continues
News The latest house price data from the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors suggests the foundations of the housing market are shaking.
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HSBC launches 3.99% fixed-rate mortgage
News Mortgage rates have remained elevated since the mini-Budget, but could this latest offering from HSBC be a sign of lower rates to come?
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NS&I raises rates on its Green Savings Bonds
News NS&I has boosted the rate on its Green Savings Bonds as it plays catch up to the savings market
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Halifax: UK house prices tread water as mortgage costs rise
News Halifax’s latest house price index shows the average house price has remained largely unchanged from December.
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UK funds suffer record outflows in 2022 amid cost of living crisis
News Investors pulled out a record £25bn out of funds in 2022 to help fund cost of living
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Bank of England raises interest rate to 4%
News The Bank of England raised rates by 0.5%, marking the base rate’s 10th consecutive increase.
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NS&I brings back one-year fixed bonds with highest rates since 2010
News NS&I’s one-year fixed bonds are back on sale after being pulled off the market in 2019 - but is the rate any good?
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Nationwide: UK house prices fall for the fifth consecutive month
News Nationwide’s latest house price index reveals house price growth slowed again to 1.1% in January from 2.8% in December
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Top 10 up and coming property areas in the UK
News New research shows rural areas make for the best investment, while London boroughs dominated the bottom 10
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Fund platform launches low cost £4.99 a month service for small investors - we see how it compares
Advice Aimed at investors with small investment pots of £30k or less, fund platform interactive investors has launched a low costs service - but is it any good and how does it compare to rivals?
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Zoopla: house prices stalled at the end of 2022
News The property market looks primed for a slow burn start, and buyers are turning towards flats instead of homes as they prioritise affordability, latest data from Zoopla reveals
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