Latest articles by Nicole García Mérida
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Triple lock to stay: how will it affect your pension?
Analysis Triple lock looks set to stay, but what it is and what does it mean for your retirement income?
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UK inflation hits 41-year high of 11.1%
News The rising costs of energy and food have pushed the figure up to its highest level since 1981.
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US stimulus checks – will you get one?
News To help fight high inflation and financial hardships, some US states have started to send stimulus checks to support residents. Here’s what you need to know.
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US inflation drops to 7.7%
News Costs for rents increased, but the price of cars, clothes and medical care helped slow the rate of inflation in the US
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UK economy shrinks 0.2%. Is a recession on the way?
News The latest figures showed the UK economy shrank by 0.2%, and we seem to be heading for a recession. How will this affect you?
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Rishi Sunak's £50bn problem - why taxes could go up
Analysis New PM Rishi Sunak is facing the daunting task of sorting out the UK economy. Here we look at what his appointment could mean for your money.
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Low-risk portfolio investors suffer highest losses
Analysis DIY Investors who bought into a low-risk, ready-made portfolio have seen higher losses than those invested in higher-risk strategies, new data reveals.
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Is electricity cheaper at night?
Analysis If you have an Economy 7 meter you could cut your bills by running appliances while you sleep, as they make electricity cheaper at night. But there are a few things to keep in mind.
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What’s next for the UK housing market?
Analysis The UK housing market enjoyed a prolonged boom, but rising interest rates have pushed mortgage rates up to levels not seen since the 2008 financial crisis. It doesn’t seem likely things will change anytime soon. Will house prices come down in 2023?
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Is now the time to invest in oil as oil stocks top the S&P 500?
Tips Oil stocks have enjoyed massive gains in the S&P 500. We take a look at the index’s best and worst performers and if now is a good time to invest in crude oil.
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UK house prices jump by 13.6%
News House prices jumped 13.6% in the last year, according to official data.
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Hunt tears up Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini-Budget
News The new chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, has torn up Liz Truss’s flagship mini-Budget policies. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Bank of England to end gilt support – how safe is your pension?
Advice Is your pension safe? We look at what will happen when the Bank of England ends it gilt-buying support, and the impact it will have on markets.
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Fuel prices could rise again as Opec cuts production
News Major oil-producing countries have decided to cut oil production by two million barrels per day – could this mean higher fuel prices?
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UK house prices slowdown – are we heading for a crash?
Analysis The Halifax House Price Index shows house prices fell in September. Is the dip a sign of things to come?
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Mini-Budget: stamp duty and income tax cut as Kwarteng targets growth
News Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng announced sweeping tax cuts in his mini-Budget statement. Here's what was said.
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What we know and what to expect from Kwasi Kwarteng's mini-Budget
Analysis New chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng is to deliver a “mini-Budget”. Nicole García Mérida explains what we can expect to see.
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The cost of living crisis is getting worse, here's what to do about it
Analysis Nicole Garcia Merida looks at ways to lessen the effects of the cost of living crisis.
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Lech: a picturesque and exclusive ski resort
Reviews Most of the holidaymakers in Lech are return visitors. It’s easy to see why, says Nicole García Mérida
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Invest in the future of the cosmetics industry
Analysis Three key trends are shaping the future of the cosmetics business, says Nicole García Mérida
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A country-house getaway in the north
Reviews Nicole García Mérida indulges herself at Rockliffe Hall spa in Darlington, near the North Yorkshire moors
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How to help your children climb the property ladder
Analysis Getting your children onto the property ladder is far from simple. Nicole Garcia Merida explores the different options facing parents.
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How to deal with scam calls on your mobile phone
Advice Fraudsters are becoming more inventive as the world goes online. Nicole García Mérida explains how to combat them.
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BMW iX – a big, comfy home on wheels
Reviews The new BMW iX electric SUV marks a change of direction for the German car maker. Nicole Garcia Merida reports
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