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Average savings for children by region – where does your area rank?
Parents amass thousands of pounds to give their children an advantage when getting onto the property ladder or paying for higher education – but the average amount varies across different regions
By Laura Miller Published
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10 ways to cut your capital gains tax bill
Higher capital gains tax rates now have to be factored into our annual financial planning – but these 10 steps could help you cut your bill
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Triple lock alternatives: will the government reform the state pension?
The government has promised not to touch the triple lock this Parliament, but rising costs mean reform could be inevitable eventually
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Retirement confidence surges – but is it misplaced?
One in three now feel ‘very’ or ‘extremely’ confident about their ability to afford a comfortable retirement, but industry data paints a gloomier reality
By Katie Williams Published
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Why your personality type could cost your pension £121k
Whether you’re a Type A or a Type B person could have a dramatic effect on your approach to retirement saving and so the size of your pension pot – here’s why
By Laura Miller Published
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Would you delay retirement to help your children through university?
Parents are missing out on as much as £45,000 that could have gone into their pensions because they are using that money to pay their children’s way through university, according to new research
By Laura Miller Published
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How much does it cost to move house?
If you're looking to relocate, you may be wondering how much it costs to move house. We breakdown the costs - everything from conveyancing, survey, removals, stamp duty, estate agent fees plus EPC
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Family face £100k stamp duty bill after avoidance scheme crashes in court – the mistakes to avoid
A couple faces a substantial stamp duty bill after trying to reduce the amount they owed
By Laura Miller Published
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Average quoted car insurance premiums have dropped by 10.5% in the past 12 months – but for over 50s the long term trend is higher prices. We highlight clever tips to reduce your costs
By Ruth Emery Last updated