Latest articles by Ruth Jackson-Kirby
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Packaged bank accounts: beware these pricey offerings
Advice Do your sums to see if “premium” bank accounts with benefits are worth paying extra for.
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How to cut your heating bill while working from home
Advice How to keep your winter heating bill down while working from home
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Where to find the best insurance deals
Advice If you want a good deal on your home, contents or travel insurance, you will need to do more research in the post-Covid-19 world.
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How to make your home greener with a government grant
Advice Cut the cost of making your house more environmentally friendly with a Green Home Grant.
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Where to put your savings now that NS&I has cut its rates
Advice National Savings & Investments (NS&I) has slashed its interest rates. There are now much better deals for your savings elsewhere, says Ruth Jackson Kirby.
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How to make sure you claim all your pension entitlements
Advice It’s important to make sure you get the income that you are due when you retire, says Ruth Jackson-Kirby.
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Making a will online in the age of Covid
Advice The pandemic has propelled the procedure of making a will into the digital age – but beware.
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The stamp-duty stampede
News There has been a surge in people wanting to move house before the stamp duty holiday ends next year.
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How to fight the fraudsters coming for your pension pot
Advice Investment and pension scams have proliferated during lockdown. Here’s how to protect yourself.
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Child trust funds are about to bring a windfall for teenagers
Advice The first child trust funds are maturing in September, says Ruth Jackson-Kirby. But what should teenagers do with the money?
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Why student loans are a debt few need ever repay
Advice Covering the cost of your child’s university tuition makes little sense. set them up in a home instead.
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Prepare for PPI part 2
Advice The payment protection insurance saga is heading for a sequel.
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How investors got burned by Chilango's burrito bonds
Advice As investors in restaurant chain Chilango's burrito bonds face losing all their money, MoneyWeek’s warning to steer clear of mini-bonds proved prescient.
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NS&I: a safe home for savings
Advice State-backed National Savings & Investments is ready to accept much more money and offers some of the highest interest rates.
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Want a pet? Watch out – they are a pricey proposition
Advice Dog and cat ownership is booming. But before you invest in a furry friend, consider how much it costs to buy, feed, care for and insure one.
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Covid-19 has caused a spike in divorce – here's how to cope
Advice Lockdown has caused a spike in people filing for divorce. But splitting up involves some arduous administrative tasks. Here's what to do.
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Look beyond cash Isas to stocks and shares
Advice Interest rates on cash Isa accounts are too low and stocks do better over the long term. Consider a stocks and shares Isa instead.
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Beware these post-Covid travel insurance traps
Advice Post-Covid-19 travel-insurance policies are riddled with exemptions, says Ruth Jackson-Kirby.
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How to navigate the probate process
Advice Death can create a great deal of paperwork. Here’s what to do if you need to apply for probate.
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How to deal with credit-card debt
Advice Feeling the pinch? There are cheaper options than a payment holiday if you owe money on your credit cards.
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Don’t count on a holiday abroad this year
News With travel firms offering big discounts, people have rushed to grab a bargain. But it is unlikely Britons will be able to holiday overseas this year.
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How to protect your online passwords
Advice There are several ways to help prevent cyber-criminals from accessing your online accounts, says Ruth Jackson-Kirby.
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Beware airlines’ cancellation refund ruses
Advice The battle for refunds for cancelled holidays rumbles on.
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Beware: mortgage payment holidays could cost you
Advice Taking a break from mortgage or credit-card debt could ultimately cost you more in extra interest than the money you save.
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