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Best easy-access savings accounts – earn up to 4.75%
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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The best one-year fixed savings accounts – earn up to 4.45%
Savings Earn up to 4.45% on one-year fixed savings accounts. We've found all the best deals available now
By Oojal Dhanjal Last updated
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What is the 67% inheritance tax trap on pensions – and can you avoid it?
Your loved ones could find themselves paying an effective tax rate of 67% once pensions are brought into the inheritance tax net from April 2027. The concern has sparked an increase in wealth transfer conversations with financial planners.
By Katie Williams Published
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Skipton Building Society launches new 5% easy access savings account – are you eligible?
Skipton Building Society’s new 5% account includes a fixed rate bonus for 12 months. Are you eligible?
By Jessica Sheldon Published
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The UK regions where family businesses will be hit hardest by inheritance tax changes
Job losses and cuts to investment plans are looming as inheritance tax changes due to come in next year affect firms and farms around the country
By Laura Miller Published
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The £8,000 cost of not shopping around for an annuity
Annuities are back in fashion due to higher interest rates but going with your current pension provider could cost you
By Laura Miller Published
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A comfortable retirement will now cost you £800 more a year – how much will you need?
The cost of a moderate and comfortable retirement has increased. We look how much it costs to retire comfortably and and how to get there
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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Parents forced to borrow as much as £22k to cover private school fees
The introduction of VAT on private school fees at the start of this year has resulted in more parents borrowing to pay for their children’s education
By Laura Miller Published
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Savers rush into cash ISAs amid fears of cuts to allowance
Cash ISAs attracted the highest deposits on record in April amid speculation about chancellor Rachel Reeves eyeing allowance reforms
By Laura Miller Published