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Andlsquo;The state pension triple lock does its job
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Andlsquo;The state pension triple lock does its job

Steve Webb, who served as pensions minister when the triple lock was introduced, explains why it is vital, on the new episode of BFIA Tal...

Reeves demands that the regulator look into exorbitant private dental fees
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Reeves demands that the regulator look into exorbitant private dental fees

Concerned about rising costs, Rachel Reeves has requested that the UK competition watchdog look into the cost of private dental care. For...

How much could you save if rail fares were to be frozen for the first time in thirty years?
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How much could you save if rail fares were to be frozen for the first time in thirty years?

The government announced that it would freeze rail fares for the first time in thirty years, which will benefit millions of commuters./p...

In January 2026, energy bills will increase by 02%
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In January 2026, energy bills will increase by 02%

The average dual-fuel household bill in the first quarter of 2026 will be 1,758 per year due to the Ofgem energy price cap increase of 0....

Five strategies to increase financial confidence for women who are more financially astute but concerned about wealth
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Five strategies to increase financial confidence for women who are more financially astute but concerned about wealth

Everyone can create a wise financial plan in a few easy ways. According to recent research, women in the UK are becoming more inv...

Is it necessary for ISA investors to own UK shares?
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Is it necessary for ISA investors to own UK shares?

It's pretty useless to speculate about this year's budget, in part because plans obviously change every few days. However, it's worth tak...

Can you trust AI to give you financial advice?
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Can you trust AI to give you financial advice?

Although artificial intelligence (AI) is starting to play a significant role in both our personal and professional lives, there are quest...

There is a pound 14k shortfall for one million pensioners who only receive state pensions
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There is a pound 14k shortfall for one million pensioners who only receive state pensions

According to analysis, single pensioners who depend solely on the new state pension would theoretically run out of money this weekend if ...

Here's how Lloyds uses chargeback to reimburse customers for £2 million
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Here's how Lloyds uses chargeback to reimburse customers for £2 million

We examine how chargebacks operate and strategies for safe online shopping. According to the bank's most recent data, Lloyds has ...

If the triple lock on state pensions were eliminated, 26 million British citizens would be at risk of experiencing a retirement shortfall
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If the triple lock on state pensions were eliminated, 26 million British citizens would be at risk of experiencing a retirement shortfall

This is unlikely, according to critics, and updated data that reveals millions more people's pension undersavings paint a more accurate p...

Rejections of lasting power of attorney increase by 200%, costing families Pound 5 million Here's how to do it correctly
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Rejections of lasting power of attorney increase by 200%, costing families Pound 5 million Here's how to do it correctly

According to new data, families have been forced to pay an estimated $5 million for failing to properly file the appropriate lasting powe...

Cutting the cash ISA limit won't encourage me to invest because I lost £5,000 playing the stock market
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Cutting the cash ISA limit won't encourage me to invest because I lost £5,000 playing the stock market

The 74-year-old Stephen Charles is unsure of the precise investments he made about ten years ago. Shakespeare, not stocks, is his area of...