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The best offers for switching banks – get up to £200 free cash
Features The last quarter of 2023 saw 433,701 current account switches, with some banks like Nationwide offering as much as £200 to move to them. But which banks were the most popular and will switching bribes return?
By Vaishali Varu Last updated
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When will interest rates fall? Latest Bank of England predictions
Briefings The Bank of England has held interest rates at 5.25% for eight months. But when could the base rate go down?
By Henry Sandercock Last updated
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Best easy-access savings accounts, April 2024 – earn up to 5.2%
Savings Easy access savings now offer inflation-busting rates, but they won't last for long. We look at the best easy-access savings accounts on the market now
By Vaishali Varu Last updated
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Annuity rates rise 6.5% over past year - is now a good time to buy one?
Advice Annuities are back in fashion, with sales leaping 46% last year, and annuity rates rising 6.5%. But with interest rates forecast to fall, what sort of value can you get from an annuity, and should pension savers buy one?
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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How to find lost pensions, savings or investments
Advice More than two in five savers have lost track of thousands of pounds in pensions, ISAs and savings accounts. We explain how to trace lost accounts and pensions, and what your options are.
By Ruth Jackson-Kirby Last updated
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What is inflation and how does it affect you?
Explainer Inflation has tumbled over the past year, but remains above the Bank of England's target. So, what is it - and how does it affect your personal finances?
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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10 ways to cut the cost of car hire
Tips There are lots of ways to trim your holiday car hire bill and pre-empt unpleasant surprises. Here's our checklist to save money and avoid common car rental pitfalls.
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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The most popular investments for ISAs
Tips As we enter the new tax year, we look at the most popular ISA funds, investment trusts and stocks over the past four months
By Vaishali Varu Last updated
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Are UK energy prices going down in 2024?
News Energy prices have gone down for most households since Easter when the new Ofgem energy price cap came in. But what will happen to gas and electricity bills later in 2024?
By Henry Sandercock Last updated
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