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Property down valuations wipe millions off stagnant housing market
Some properties have had as much as £1m knocked off their value as assessors are accused of being ‘overly cautious’ while property prices stall
By Laura Miller Published
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Is your job title increasing your car insurance costs?
When it comes to the cost of your car insurance, job titles matter. We reveal the ones that could potentially add hundreds to the cost of your policy
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Best savings rates – earn as much as 5.1%
Savings The best savings rates on the market are offering up to 5.1% on your cash. Act fast before these top-paying accounts disappear
By Oojal Dhanjal Last updated
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Best easy-access savings accounts – earn up to 5.1%
Savings Easy-access savings accounts now offer inflation-busting rates, but they won't last for long. We look at the best rates in the market now
By Oojal Dhanjal Last updated
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Best and worst countries to retire – where does the UK rank?
Retiring overseas is a great choice for pensioners who want to escape the grey skies of Britain. Which countries are considered top for retirement?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Should you defer your state pension and stay in work?
You could boost your state pension by hundreds or thousands of pounds by deferring it if you don’t need the income right now. We look at how it works, and the pros and cons
By Laura Miller Last updated
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Inheritance tax investigations catch out 1200 more families in HMRC crackdown
Where there is a suspicion inheritance tax has been underpaid, HMRC has extensive powers to check the deceased individual’s financial affairs and chase what is owed. Will you pay more?
By Laura Miller Published
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Best trading platforms for UK investors ranked – how do they compare?
Trading platforms have been assessed for charges, investment range on offer and quality of service, with the best for each type of customer ranked
By Laura Miller Published
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Will taxes rise further in the 2025 Autumn Budget?
Speculation is growing that the Autumn Budget will contain a series of tax hikes, after a think tank warned that the chancellor will have to act over a £41 billion fiscal gap
By Katie Williams Last updated