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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 thinks price rises could hit 4% later this year. What is inflation and how does it impact your personal finances?
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How to avoid pension fraud
Pension fraud remains rampant, with around £48,000 lost every day in 2024. Here are the main ploys to look out for.
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Beware the savings tax trap: pensioners face paying £2.5 billion in tax on their interest
Savers are being urged to look at ways to shelter their cash from the taxman as the tax burden on savings escalates.
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When will UK interest rates fall further? Latest Bank of England predictions
The Bank of England’s next interest rate meeting will take place on 18 September. With inflation on the rise, experts are anticipating no change to the base rate.
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What to do with old £20 notes – how to exchange old notes and coins
We explain what to do with old £20 and £50 notes as they are no longer legal tender in the UK — plus where you can exchange them for new polymer banknotes
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Which is best – buy-to-let or shares?
Buy-to-let property used to be a great investment, but it’s no longer a sure-fire way to make money.
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What is a tracker fund?
Instead of trying to beat the market, tracker funds – also known as “passive” funds – try to track its performance. Here's what that means.
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How are Premium Bonds prize winners notified – and who is Agent Million?
We look at how Premium Bonds winners are notified and how the winnings get paid. Plus, who is Agent Million?
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Are you missing out on Pension Credit? How to claim the benefit worth £4,300 a year
News The number of Pension Credit claims has soared in the past year but thousands of eligible households are still failing to apply. We explain who qualifies for Pension Credit and how to apply
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