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First Direct’s £175 switch bonus returns – should you move banks?
The £175 switching deal may not be the biggest on the market, but First Direct offers a host of perks including 7% on regular savings plus excellent customer service. We look at whether it’s worth taking advantage of the deal
By Vaishali Varu Last updated
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Should you maximise your annual tax-free pension allowance?
Each tax year, you can shield up to £60,000 from the taxman in a pension. Should you take advantage of this allowance, or is the money better off elsewhere?
By Katie Williams Published
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How to avoid online purchase scams
Online purchase scams are on the rise, warn Santander and Gumtree. But how do these marketplace scams work and how can you stay safe?
By Oojal Dhanjal Published
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April 2024 NS&I Premium Bond winners – check now to see whether you've won
Premium Bond holders can check from today (3 April) to see if they have won a prize in NS&I’s April 2024 Premium Bond draw
By Vaishali Varu Published
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£2.6bn lost to investment scams between 2020 and 2023, Pensions Management Institute finds
Investment scammers stole an average of £13m a week over the four-year period, according to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request.
By Henry Sandercock Published
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Free childcare support: what you’re entitled to and how to apply
Parents of two-year-olds are now entitled to 15 hours of free childcare per week. When will the policy be rolled out to younger children, and how can you secure your allowance?
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Checklist: 10 easy moves to save you money before the end of the 2023/24 tax year
Tips The end of the 2023/24 tax year is fast approaching. We’ve put together an action plan so you can maximise valuable tax breaks and allowances before they disappear at midnight on 5 April
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Premium Bonds alternatives that turn savings into winnings
Still waiting on Agent Million to knock on your door? Consider these Premium Bonds alternatives for your portfolio.
By Tom Higgins Last updated
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Premium Bonds: how do prize winners get notified - and who is Agent Million?
With the April draw revealed, how do Premium Bond winners get notified, how do the winnings get paid, and who exactly is NS&I's Agent Million?
By Ruth Emery Last updated