Latest articles by Katie Binns
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£130 million in energy prepayment vouchers still unclaimed ‒ are you missing out on help?
Government launches campaign urging households not to miss out on energy prepayment vouchers, with millions yet to be redeemed. We explain how to claim, and when the deadline is.
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State pension: does it pay to buy National Insurance credits?
Does it pay to buy National Insurance credits to boost your state pension? We explain when it pays – and when it doesn't
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UK house prices latest: house prices are falling
What’s really going on with UK house prices? We explain the latest house price trends, mortgage deals and if now is a good time to buy or sell a home
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Broadband help packages - check to see if you could save £250 a year on a social tariff
Could you be one of the four million households missing out on help with broadband via your provider's social tariff?
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What is a Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) and why should I pack one for my holiday?
The Global Health Insurance Card is replacing the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). We explain how it works and why you should get one.
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Best 0% interest purchase credit cards September 2023
The best 0% interest purchase credit cards can help you spread the cost of a big purchase - if used correctly. Here are the best deals.
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Barclays to close another 11 branches in July - the full list
Barclays is closing a further 11 branches in addition to the 84 already announced this year. Here’s everything you need to know
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Retirees lose out on up to £12,000 by not shopping around for best pension deals
Pensioners are potentially missing out on thousands of pounds worth of income in retirement when they don’t shop around for the best annuity deal. We explain what to do
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Wrongful prepayment meter installation: could you be due compensation?
Prepayment meter customers may be in line for compensation after a scandal involving British Gas. We explain when an energy firm can apply for a warrant to break into your home and install a prepayment meter
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Skipton Building Society to offer deposit-free mortgages for “trapped renters” - everything you need to know about 100% deals
Everything you need to know about how to get a mortgage with no deposit
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Eight mistakes that could invalidate your travel insurance
Eight mistakes that could invalidate your travel insurance
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Sainsbury’s Nectar card to offer shoppers discounts on 300 branded items
Sainsbury’s is changing its loyalty card scheme to compete with Tesco’s money-off deals. We explain which products will be cheaper when you next shop
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Top WhatsApp scams to avoid in 2023
It’s getting tougher to tell what’s genuine and what’s a scam as fraudsters up their game. Here are the top WhatsApp scams you need to know about.
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10 ways to boost your pension savings and get a comfortable retirement
Here are our top tips to help you grow your pension pot now - so you can enjoy a comfortable retirement later
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New tax year: six big tax changes from April
The start of the 2023-24 tax year has seen a range of tax changes kick in. Will you be hit with higher taxes?
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Maternity Allowance boost for 40,000 mums - are you eligible for the extra £600?
Maternity Allowance has increased from £156.66 a week to £172.48 - an extra £15.82 a week, or £617 in total. We explain who is eligible
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How much do cooking appliances cost to run?
Energy-saving cooking tips from the Energy Saving Trust
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HSBC extends deadline for customers to secure bigger interest-free overdraft
HSBC customers now have until 10 May to increase their interest-free overdraft limit from £25 to £500. First Direct, Lloyds and Nationwide also offer similar support. We explain everything you need to know
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Virgin Media leaves thousands without broadband: are customers entitled to compensation?
Tens of thousands of Virgin Media customers were hit by broadband outages yesterday. We explain your rights if your broadband goes down
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Broadband switching service delayed - how it will eventually work and why it’s crucial to switch
A broadband switching service designed to make it easier to change to a cheaper or faster deal has been delayed. We explain how you can still avoid huge increases to your monthly internet bill
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The items you should never store in a freezer
Rising food costs mean it’s all the more important to ensure you don’t waste any of it - which can happen if you incorrectly keep it in a freezer. We reveal the items you should never store in a freezer
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Best personal loans September 2023
When looking for the best personal loans, we recommend you borrow at the cheapest rate. Here are the best personal loans on the market
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Missed payments at alarmingly high levels - how you can get help
New data shows the number of people struggling with debt has remained high in February and March. We explain how to get help
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State pension underpayment warning - have you been underpaid and eligible for more than £11,500?
Thousands of retirees, mainly women, are still owed money by the government after being underpaid their state pension. We explain what you need to know
