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Are you paying too much for your stocks and shares ISA?
Investment trends are changing but research suggests this may be leading to platforms overcharging users
By Marc Shoffman Published
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The male pay gap: are boys victims of inattentional blindness?
Opinion Are we discriminating against men and leaving a generation of boys behind when it comes to pay, education and employment?
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick Published
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How much council tax will you have to pay on a second home?
Second home council tax will surge from April across many parts of England. It follows similar local authority changes in Scotland and Wales.
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Santander to close 95 branches across the UK putting 750 jobs at risk – full list of affected locations
Santander will cut its network to just 349 in the latest blow to high street banking. We look at a full list of 95 bank branches affected by today’s announcement.
By Daniel Hilton Published
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How to cut the cost of home insurance
Home insurance policies are becoming increasingly expensive, but there are several ways you can keep costs down
By Ruth Jackson-Kirby Last updated
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Will mortgage rates fall this year?
Mortgage rates have tumbled over the past few months. Whether you're buying a home, remortgaging or a buy-to-let landlord, we look at the outlook for mortgage rates this year
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Investment trusts for your ISA
Looking to add investment trusts to your ISA? Here’s our pick of the top trust to consider before for your stocks and shares ISA
By Dan McEvoy Published
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Annuity rates hit 16-year high - is now a good time to buy an annuity?
Annuity incomes have reached their highest level since December 2008, while sales of the pension product are also soaring. Should you buy an annuity?
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Billions of pounds languishing in low interest accounts as savings rates slashed
Savers are being urged to act as billions of pounds earn paltry interest rates. It comes as interest rates on variable savings accounts have fallen to their lowest levels since 2023.
By Daniel Hilton Published