Latest articles by Samantha Partington
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'After property renovation costs spiralled, I had no choice but to get a second charge mortgage'
After unprecedented events wreaked havoc on a couple's property renovation plans, they turned to a second charge mortgage. What are they and how do they work?
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‘We’ve saved hundreds of pounds in energy by installing solar panels’
A couple say they have cut their energy bills by hundreds of pounds thanks to solar panels, and they hope to recoup the cost of the installation within a decade
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Time to remortgage? Everything you need to know to get the best deal
A mortgage is likely to be your biggest monthly expense, which makes securing the best rate and terms crucial when it’s time to remortgage
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Pension saver boosts retirement pot after worrying forecast
CASE STUDY A saver shares how he transformed his pension pot after realising how little he had set aside for retirement.
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What is a Child Trust Fund?
Features Millions of Child Trust Funds were opened during the nine years that the government-backed savings scheme ran, but a large portion ended up getting lost or forgotten about. Don’t lose track of your child’s cash - here’s what you need to know.
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Equity release vs downsizing house – which is best?
Downsizing and equity release are both popular ways to unlock the capital in your home. We weigh up the pros and cons of each.
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Can you use your property to avoid inheritance tax? What you need to consider
Your property is likely to be your highest value asset which is why more homeowners may look to the capital locked up in their bricks and mortar to help them avoid inheritance tax (IHT)
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Can I avoid IHT by stuffing all my money into a pension?
IHT Pensions offer families a way to avoid IHT when passing on wealth to loved ones after death, but that’s all set to change. We explain the rules.
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Top investment scams to beware of
Fraudsters are finding ever more sophisticated ways of stealing your hard-earned money. Before parting with a penny, read our guide on the top investment scams and how to avoid them
