Latest articles by Kalpana Fitzpatrick
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Are fuel prices going down in the UK?
Anger rises as the fall in the wholesale price of fuel is not being reflected in the price we pay at the pumps
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Why women need to start investing now - and how to do it
Wage, pensions and investing gaps are damaging women’s finances. As we head into International Women’s Day (8 March), Kalpana Fitzpatrick, author of Invest Now, explains how you can start investing - even with just £1.
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Don’t miss out on the working-from-home tax relief – worth up to £420
Are you working from home? You can still claim tax relief for this tax year.
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LATEST: Fixed energy bills to get an automatic discount
Households will see their energy bills freeze from October until 2024. If you’re on a fixed energy deal you may be feeling left in the lurch as to whether you’ll see your bills fall in line with other customers. We explain everything you need to know
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Childcare costs outstrip earnings: how to get help
Think tank warns over childcare costs. We explain all the help you can tap into
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Energy price freeze - what does it mean for the October energy price cap?
Truss puts a freeze on the energy price cap - we explain what it means for your energy bills from October
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September’s Premium Bond millionaire winners revealed. How to check if you are a prize winner
Millions of lucky Brits with Premium Bonds will get good news as the winners of the September prize draw are announced. Here’s how to check if you are winner
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Virgin Money to enter the buy now, pay later market - will it be any good?
The bank plans to launch a buy now, pay later credit card product - here’s how it will work
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3 ways to beat inflation
As prices continue to rise, household budgets are getting stretched to breaking point. Here, we give you three straightforward ways to beat inflation
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Energy companies told to take urgent action over the handling of customer direct debits
Energy regulator Ofgem has told a number of energy suppliers to take action over customer direct debits, after a review found a range of weaknesses and failings at some firms. Here’s what it means for your gas and electricity bill
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Inflation hits 9.1% - what it means for you
Prices hit 40-year high, adding more pressure to household budgets as food, energy and fuel costs continue to go up
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Buy now, pay later regulation plans confirmed
Government confirms buy now, pay later regulation, giving better protection for shoppers
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City watchdog asks lenders to support customers with the cost of living and debt
Struggling with bills or debt? Lenders will be required to give you tailored support to help you through the cost of living crisis
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WARNING: Millions targeted by scammers amid cost of living crisis
Citizens Advice warns households to be on their guard as scams rise by 14%. From fake DHL tracking, scammers pretending to be your energy company to too good to be true investment opportunities - here’s what you need to know
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Should you worry about your investments as stock markets decline?
You don’t need to panic if your investments have dropped in value, says The Money Edit’s Kalpana Fitzpatrick
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Should you switch to a fixed-rate mortgage?
OPINION: ‘Cheap’ mortgage deals may not be around for much longer as interest rates rise. The Money Edit’s Kalpana Fitzpatrick looks at whether 2022 is the year to fix your mortgage.
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Pay council tax by direct debit to get your £150 rebate paid automatically
Households in England and Scotland should set up their council tax direct debit as soon as possible to get the £150 rebate paid directly into their bank account without delay
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Getting through the cost of living crisis
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New fraud rules for online shoppers: why you may need to update your bank details
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Rail fares hit record high: here’s how to save money when using trains
Rails fares have shot up to their highest level in nearly a decade - we look at how to cut your travel costs
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Millions of households to receive £350 payments amid energy crisis
Sunak announces energy bill help of £200 and council tax rebate of £150 to help ease the pressure of rising energy prices and the cost of living
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Last minute gift: how to give money to children
Looking for a last minute gift? Here's how you can give money to children
