Latest articles by Oojal Dhanjal
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Barclays warns of significant rise in social media investment scams
Investment scam victims are losing an average £14k, with 61% of those falling for one over social media. Here's how to spot one and keep your money safe
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Scottish Power to pay out £1.5m in energy bill compensation for overcharging
Scottish Power has agreed to a compensation package of £1.5 million after the energy supplier wrongly overcharged nearly 1,700 customers
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Retirees receive £119,000 less in pension savings than expected
UK retirees are facing smaller pension pots than expected, with more than half of adults regretting not having started saving earlier in their careers
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How to prepare for the new tax year 2024/25 - from tax codes to Child Benefit
Here are some ways you can brace for the new tax year and maximise your savings.
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HMRC reverses decision to shut down self-assessment helpline
HMRC has taken a U-turn on closing down its self-assessment helpline between April and September, following backlash
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What is Islamic finance?
Sharia-compliant or Islamic finance banks regularly offer great rates for savers, but how do they differ from Western banks?
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One-year savings accounts beat the Bank of England’s base rate - should you fix your cash?
Several savings providers have upped their one-year rates meaning you can now earn more than the bank rate for the first time in over a month. Is now a good time to fix?
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Most common Amazon scams to avoid
Scammers use every trick in the book to convince you that a phone call or message is genuinely from Amazon. Here are some common attempts doing the rounds.
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Lloyds Bank issues romance scam warning - how to avoid it
Ahead of Valentine’s Day, romance fraudsters are not only breaking hearts but also bank balances. And it's often men that are most affected.
