Latest articles by Ruth Jackson-Kirby
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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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New grants for the self-employed
News Self-employed workers can now apply for government support if their income has been affected by Covid-19.
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How to fight the Covid-19 fraudsters
Advice Scammers have been quick to exploit people’s fear and uncertainty in the crisis. Here’s how to avoid them.
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Interest rates are dwindling fast
News Banks and building societies are continuing to slash the interest rates on their current and savings accounts.
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How to beat the holiday refund rip-off
Advice Travel firms have been reluctant to give money back for cancelled trips. Here’s what to do if you’re affected.
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Lifetime Isa penalty cut offers a crisis lifeline
Advice The withdrawal penalty on lifetime individual savings accounts has been cut in an attempt to help struggling savers.
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Credit card tips to get you through the crisis
Advice Getting your money back, taking a break from payments and a safer place to leave your airmiles.
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Covid-19: don’t miss out on child benefit
Advice If the Covid-19 lockdown has affected your family income, you should check if it’s worth claiming child benefit.
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Market crash exposes the risks in P2P lending sites
Advice The increased risk that goes with the supercharged returns from P2P lending is coming to the fore.
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A list of financial housekeeping to keep you busy during lockdown
Advice The coronavirus crisis creates the chance to tackle chores such as reviewing our car insurance and lowering inheritance tax bills
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What can you do while the housing market is on ice?
Advice Ruth Jackson-Kirby answers a few pressing questions about the current situation in the housing market.
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Make the most of the UK's holiday from debt
Advice Loans and credit card payments may be frozen for three months, but you will still have to cut your borrowing.
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Why lockdown makes writing a will almost impossible
Advice The government is exploring ways to relax the rules on writing wills so people can get their affairs in order.
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Beware: a mortgage holiday is not free cash
Advice You are piling up debt for the future if you pause your mortgage payments, says Ruth Jackson-Kirby.
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A few ways to save tax before the end of the tax year
Advice The end of the tax year is nigh. You have until midnight on 5 April to take advantage of various tax allowances or risk losing them.
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Coronavirus: how to get your money back if your holiday is cancelled
Advice Have you had an upcoming holiday cancelled because of coronavirus? Ruth Jackson-Kirby explains how to get your cash back.
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Coronavirus: what it means for your mortgage or your rent
Advice Ruth Jackson-Kirby looks at all the key questions for owners, renters and landlords affected by the coronavirus crisis.
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What you need to know about claiming expenses and tax refunds for working from home
Advice The taxman and your employer should help you out with some of the additional expenses homeworking creates. Here’s what you need to know.
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How Covid-19 could affect your mortgage
News The Bank of England's cut in interest rates is good news for many mortgage holders.
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What to do if coronavirus has put your holiday on hold
Advice Coronavirus has wrought havoc with travel plans. Can you get your money back?
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Is your car really insured?
Advice It’s surprisingly easy to invalidate a car insurance claim inadvertently. Here are some key pitfalls.
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Coronavirus: should you go on holiday?
Advice If the coronavirus breaks out at your holiday destination, what are your options when it comes to compensation?
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Why you should probably set up a lasting power of attorney
Advice You will need someone to run your affairs if you become incapable of doing so yourself – that's where a lasting power of attorney comes in.
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Why it sometimes makes sense to buy using your credit card
Advice There are several reasons to consider paying with a credit card, says Ruth Jackson-Kirby. Here are just a few.
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