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How much more will you pay starting on April 1st, when water bills are expected to increase by up to 47% next month?
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How much more will you pay starting on April 1st, when water bills are expected to increase by up to 47% next month?

Next month, water bills will start to rise, which could make households up to 225 less wealthy annually. Also, there are other bi...

What is my expected state pension?
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What is my expected state pension?

Here's how to determine your entitlement. The amount of your state pension is one of the most crucial things to know if you're pl...

Pension pot average by age
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Pension pot average by age

Were often told to save more for retirement, but have you ever stopped to think about how your pension pot compares to your peers?brbr...

The 4% pension rule for a comfortable retirement
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The 4% pension rule for a comfortable retirement

Ten years have passed since the introduction of pension freedoms, and the 4 percent pension rule has remained a mantra to make sure retir...

Side hustle tax changes: Self-assessment tax returns could save thousands of dollars thanks to HMRC reforms
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Side hustle tax changes: Self-assessment tax returns could save thousands of dollars thanks to HMRC reforms

An exemption from the administrative burden of self-assessment may be granted to up to 300,000 individuals who earn additional income thr...

After Virgin Money's deal, who will receive the £50 Nationwide Building Society bonus?
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After Virgin Money's deal, who will receive the £50 Nationwide Building Society bonus?

Who is going to receive the 50 bonus? To commemorate its acquisition of Virgin Money, Nationwide Building Society is planning to ...

Is it wise to make excessive mortgage payments?
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Is it wise to make excessive mortgage payments?

In 2023, UK mortgage rates hit their highest points since 2008. According to Moneyfacts, the average two-year fixed mortgage rate...

The most affordable nations to call home
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The most affordable nations to call home

You're not alone if you've ever considered relocating abroad. A study by Wise found that over 75% of British people aspire to retire over...

The evolution of women's financial independence over the past half-century
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The evolution of women's financial independence over the past half-century

On this International Women's Day, we examine how women's lives have been transformed by financial freedom over the years and what more n...

ISA guide: all the information you require for the 2024–2025 tax year
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ISA guide: all the information you require for the 2024–2025 tax year

ISAs (individual savings accounts) are a tax-efficient way to help you reach your financial objectives, whether they are saving for your ...

Eight strategies for early retirement
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Eight strategies for early retirement

Even though we might save for a pension for years, many of us want to quit our jobs early and retire early. According to data fro...

Following the chaos of an IT outage, Barclays will pay millions in compensation
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Following the chaos of an IT outage, Barclays will pay millions in compensation

After more than half of its payments failed due to a three-day IT outage, Barclays will compensate customers up to 7.5 million. O...