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How to lower the likelihood of disputes: Probate disputes increase by 12% as inheritance disputes rise
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How to lower the likelihood of disputes: Probate disputes increase by 12% as inheritance disputes rise

According to new data from the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), more families are intentionally postponing the probate process in order to reso...

Concerns about inflation have led to a one-year cap on student loan interest rates of six percent
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Concerns about inflation have led to a one-year cap on student loan interest rates of six percent

In light of the Middle East conflict, the government has capped the maximum interest rate on Plan 2 and 3 student loans for the 2026-2027...

Does the 22-year retirement age gap prevent you from saving as much as you would like?
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Does the 22-year retirement age gap prevent you from saving as much as you would like?

According to recent research, there is a significant gap between when many Brits want to retire and when their savings will actually allo...

As the National Insurance credit system is delayed, state pension entitlement gaps are a deeply frustrating blow
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As the National Insurance credit system is delayed, state pension entitlement gaps are a deeply frustrating blow

The government announced today (30 March) that a plan to safeguard the National Insurance records of individuals, primarily mothers, who ...

Here's how to become a member of the prestigious and £2 million ISA club
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Here's how to become a member of the prestigious and £2 million ISA club

How do you become one of them? If you have the time, money, and investment performance to join the 2 million ISA club, you can ...

Five factors E
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Five factors E

Heat pumps have the potential to lower household emissions and energy costs. We examine why E. Customers of ON Next should think about pu...

Does adding a heat pump increase the value of your home?
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Does adding a heat pump increase the value of your home?

In addition to being more energy-efficient than a conventional gas boiler, a heat pump may lower energy costs and appeal to environmental...

16 million homeowners who are experiencing increased expenses due to the Middle East conflict will be contacted by mortgage lenders
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16 million homeowners who are experiencing increased expenses due to the Middle East conflict will be contacted by mortgage lenders

Customized assistance to control expenses will be provided to hundreds of thousands of mortgage holders whose monthly payments have incre...

If you "contracted out," your state pension may be reduced
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If you "contracted out," your state pension may be reduced

Here's how you can check your NI contributions . The state pension is supposed to be simple: if you have contributed to national ...

Are retail bonds worth it? What are they?
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Are retail bonds worth it? What are they?

While retail bonds with inflation-busting interest rates and fixed returns are certainly attractive, are they a prudent investment? ...

All the information you require about stocks and share ISAs
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All the information you require about stocks and share ISAs

We describe how they operate, how to open one, and the transfer guidelines. A common method for people to begin investing and obt...

100,000 capital gains tax warning letters were sent by cryptocurrency investors; are you required to pay taxes?
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100,000 capital gains tax warning letters were sent by cryptocurrency investors; are you required to pay taxes?

HMRC is sharply stepping up its enforcement of digital asset laws, even for people who might not even be aware that they owe any taxes at...