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The best bank switching offers – get up to £175
The best bank switching offers are making a comeback. The top deal currently offers up to £175 – are you eligible and how do you switch current accounts?
By Jessica Sheldon Last updated
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Are you eligible for a £25 cold weather payment?
As temperatures drop and the cold spell continues, some people are receiving money from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). We explain who qualifies for a cold weather payment and how to check if a payment is due
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Nationwide £100 bonus: how to make sure you don't miss out on the next Fairer Share payment
Nationwide Building Society has offered a £100 Fairer Share bonus to eligible customers for two consecutive years. It's likely this payment will be made again - here's how to make sure you're eligible
By Jessica Sheldon Last updated
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Stocks and shares ISAs: everything you need to know
Our guide explains how stocks and shares ISAs work and how to open one, as well as looking at the tax implications and transfer rules.
By Rebekah Evans Published
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Households face council tax hikes of up to 10% – how much more will you pay this year?
Some households will see a council tax increase of up to 10% this year, after the government allowed several local authorities to bypass the cap. We reveal the councils slapping on the extra costs
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Best regular savings accounts – get up to 8%
Savings With regular savings accounts you can now earn as much as 8%. If you’re looking to stash small amounts away each month, we list the accounts worth looking at
By Oojal Dhanjal Last updated
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Millions missed self-assessment deadline as HMRC hikes interest rate for late payments - what it means for your tax bill
Late self-assessment filers could be hit with higher interest rate charges that were buried in the Autumn Budget. Experts say it is unfair and represents a “hidden tax rise”. We explain how it works, and how to avoid it
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Deadline to top up state pension looms – should you buy National Insurance credits?
News Workers have until 5 April to make a backdated claim for NI credits to 2006, which could boost their state pension by thousands of pounds
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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How income tax is calculated
Millions of taxpayers face paying more income tax due to frozen tax allowances. We explain how income tax is calculated.
By Holly Thomas Published