Latest articles by Tom Higgins
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UK’s cheapest supermarket revealed
The cheapest supermarket has been crowned, according to Which? - and you could save £17 on your weekly shop by switching to it
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HMRC tax credit renewal packs: act quickly to avoid losing benefit payments
Households receiving tax credits will be asked to confirm their details to ensure they continue to receive their entitlement. Here’s everything you need to know to make sure you don’t miss out on up to £3,480 a year
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Festival ticket scam warnings – how to protect yourself
Concert ticket scams have rocketed by more than 500% over the past year, while festival fraud has more than doubled. Here’s how to keep yourself safe ahead of the festival season.
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Council tax goes up - how much more are you paying where you live?
April brings an increase to most people’s council tax bills - find out how much more your council tax bill is and how it compares to the rest of the country
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Rent increases: cost of living crisis is pushing rent to ‘unaffordable’ levels - what can renters do?
Rents are rocketing, and tenants are competing for a shrinking number of rental properties. We explain how to deal with rent hikes and outline your rights
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Broadband speed: how fast does your broadband need to be?
Avoid the dreaded buffering by ensuring your broadband speed is fast enough to meet your needs
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Warning: new council tax rebate scams - here's how to spot them
Households have been warned of scammers pretending to be local councils
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How to report scams and get your money back after being scammed
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Holidaymakers lose nearly £3,000 to scams, bank warns
Fake flights, hotels and caravans leave holidaymakers out of pocket by thousands of pounds. Here's what to look out for and how to stay safe from holiday scams
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Energy bills: Nearly half of adults struggled to pay before prices surged
Over five million households at risk of not being able to pay their energy bills
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Apple Pay Wallet text scam: how to stay safe from latest fraud attempt
Here is how to spot and avoid the Apple Pay Wallet text scam
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What is a ponzi scam? How to tell a Ponzi scheme from a genuine investment opportunity
Ponzi schemes are evolving, making it critical to know how to spot one
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Can you reclaim thousands in missing state pension payments? Mothers urged to check NI records
Simply filling in a form could result in a higher pension and a worthwhile lump sum
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Iceland gives out more £30 vouchers to pensioners to help with cost of living
Iceland has boosted its voucher scheme to give out more vouchers to vulnerable customers
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Pre-paid funeral providers to be regulated
Considering a pre-paid funeral plan? We explain which firms will be regulated and what you need to know if you already have one
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Two in three UK crypto owners borrowed money to invest
Consumers who borrowed money to buy crypto coins are left with devastating losses and debt after the coins crash
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Brits buy less food amid cost of living crisis
Households are cutting back on food purchases as costs soar, official stats show
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House prices hit a new record high
House prices up by £3,000 according to Halifax’s latest house price index
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BT vs Sky: which is the better broadband provider?
If you’re trying to decide between BT and Sky for your broadband, we’ve done the hard work for you, comparing what they offer, how much their packages cost and any areas where they go the extra mile
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Energy firms’ customer service falls as bills skyrocket
Citizens Advice says customer service of energy providers at a five-year low
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Santander to cut branch opening hours as more customers go online
Here’s what Santander’s reduced opening hours mean for you
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42% of people ‘expect to be financially worse-off in next three months’
Households say they are worried about their finances deteriorating over the coming months
