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Checklist: 10 easy moves to save you money before the end of the 2024/25 tax year
Tips The end of the 2024/25 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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What to do with old £20 notes – how to exchange old notes and coins
Old paper £20 and £50 notes are no longer legal tender. We explain what to do with your old banknotes and coins and where to exchange them
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick Last updated
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What is inflation and how does it affect you?
Although we are past the worst of the cost-of-living crisis, the Bank of England recently said price rises could hit 3.7% later this year. What is inflation and how does it impact your personal finances?
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Divorce and money - everything you need to know if you are splitting up
Advice The first working Monday of January is dubbed ‘divorce day’. If you’re thinking of splitting up, we look at what divorce means for your finances and how to manage money when separating
By Chris Newlands Last updated
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Should you consolidate your small pension pots?
Tips If you have old pension pots, you risk paying high fees or losing track of them. As the IFS calls on the government to automatically consolidate small pension pots, we ask whether it makes sense to consolidate them yourself
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick Last updated
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Should you sacrifice your salary for a bigger pension?
With employers’ National Insurance set to rise, salary sacrifice is becoming an increasingly popular means of reducing tax and maximising pension contributions
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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How to get an ISA and SIPP cashback bonus
Tips Here are the best deals available, with some providers giving away as much as £5,000 in cashback for opening or transferring an account
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Is a Lifetime ISA worth it? How LISAs work and key rules
Analysis What is a Lifetime ISA and how much could the government bonus boost your savings by? We look at the perks and the pitfalls. Are LISAs worth it?
By Katie Williams Last updated
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When will UK interest rates fall further? Latest Bank of England predictions
Markets are starting to come around to the idea that the Bank of England could cut interest rates several times in 2025. How far will the base rate fall?
By Katie Williams Last updated