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Pension savers set for a triple boost in the Budget
Jeremy Hunt is expected to hike a trio of pension allowances, including the lifetime allowance, in his Spring Budget on 15 March. We explain what it means for you
By Ruth Emery Published
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Silicon Valley Bank UK bought by HSBC - what does it mean for bank customers?
Silicon Valley Bank is an American bank that you won’t have seen on the UK high street - but its collapse this weekend caused the government much alarm. We explain everything you need to know
By Sue Hayward Published
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Workplace pensions: earnings limit change makes pension saving easier for more people
New workplace pensions legislation will mean more can bag extra money from their bosses
By John Fitzsimons Published
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How to build a £1 million pension pot for your child
By saving into a pension for your child each year until their 18th birthday, you could turn them into a pension millionaire by the time they retire
By Ruth Emery Published
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Women are better budgeters but don’t realise it: how to boost your budgeting self-belief
New Starling bank research reveals that while women are better budgeters than men, they’re less confident. We share straightforward budget plans to boost your budgeting self-belief
By Vaishali Varu Last updated
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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.
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick Published
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Sainsbury's Bank customers lose out on extra savings interest - here’s how a phone call can ensure you get full rate
Many Sainsbury’s bank customers risk missing out on savings interest unless they make a phone call. We explain everything you need to know
By Katie Binns Published
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March 2023 Premium Bond winners revealed - are you a millionaire?
This month’s Premium Bond millionaires come from Nottinghamshire and Oxfordshire
By Adam French Published
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Klarna to start charging late payment fees – we explain what you need to know
Klarna is the latest buy now, pay later provider to introduce late fees. We explain how the new fees will work and how to avoid them
By Katie Binns Published
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Switching bank accounts: “Can I switch while I raise issues with my current bank?”
“Can I switch bank accounts while I raise issues with my bank?” Money Edit reader Sheila wants to know if she can switch and sort out mystery outgoing payments at the same time. We help her find out
By Katie Binns Published
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Cashback websites vs cashback credit cards vs cashback current accounts: which is best?
The pros and cons of using cashback websites, cashback credit cards and cashback current accounts
By John Fitzsimons Published
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Is a cash ISA worth it?
Trying to decide if a cash ISA is the right option for you? This guide explains everything you need to know
By Georgie Frost Last updated
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Switch ISA and bag up to £1,000 cashback - here’s how
As we countdown to the new tax year, providers are offering up to £1,000 to switch ISA to attract new customers
By Vaishali Varu Published
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Pre-state pension income gap means you need an extra £85,000 if you want to retire at 63 - can you afford to retire early?
The ‘pre-state pension gap’ is the amount of money you need to retire earlier than the state pension age of 68 - and the amounts are significant. We explain everything you need to know
By Katie Binns Published
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Chase bank ups its cashback, interest and rewards offer - is it worth it?
Digital bank Chase is extending its rewards programme - find out what’s new and how much you could earn in cashback
By Vaishali Varu Published
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Natwest £200 switching deal plus 6% regular saver - is it worth it?
Natwest and RBS are offering one of the top current account switch incentives, but is it worth switching?
By Vaishali Varu Published
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Premium Bonds prize fund rate to rise to 3.30% from March 2023 draw - are they worth it?
NS&I has increased the prize rate from 3.15% to 3.30%, meaning there are hundreds of extra prizes in every draw. It has also hiked the interest rates on its Direct Saver and Income Bond to 2.85%
By Katie Binns Published
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Buy now, pay later firms face new, stricter rules – what it means for shoppers
The government has laid out further plans to tighten up rules on buy now, pay later to protect up to 10 million shoppers from being "exposed to financial harm"
By Katie Binns Published
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Will there be a digital pound in use by the end of the decade?
The workings of a digital pound are being weighed up by the Bank of England and Treasury. We explain what that would look like for you
By Katie Binns Last updated
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The best and worst banks for online safety
Which banks offer the most protection from scammers, and which are the best reliable?
By John Fitzsimons Published
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Santander 123 account ups interest to 2%: is it worth switching?
The pros and cons of the Santander 123 current account
By John Fitzsimons Published
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Which Nationwide branches are closing in 2023? A full list of closures
Add Nationwide branches to the long list of banks disappearing from high streets - here’s the full list of closures
By Vaishali Varu Published
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Best Junior ISAs and Junior stocks and shares ISAs
The best Junior ISAs by the interest rate they pay and the best Junior stocks and shares ISAs
By Rebecca Goodman Last updated
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The best robo-advisers – which ones to use to help you invest
Not sure how to start investing? Robo-advisers can help. We explain what robo-advisers are and the best ones worth considering.
By Saloni Sardana Last updated
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Bank accounts for kids: a complete guide to the best ones to start them saving
We explain your options and the top accounts for kids to choose
By Cathy Hudson Last updated
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Best student bank accounts 2023
Student bank accounts can help you manage your money and enjoy student discounts – we round up the best.
By Vaishali Varu Last updated
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New NS&I Green Savings Bonds three-year fixed-rate of 4.20% - is it worth it?
Eco-friendly savers can get more now that NS&I has increased the interest rate paid by its flagship green savings bond
By Katie Binns Published
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TikTok 100 envelope challenge claims it can help you save £5,000 in 100 days
We explain how you can use the TikTok 100 envelope challenge to reach your savings goals
By Vaishali Varu Published
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Average easy access ISA pays seven times the typical rate offered a year ago
Savers rejoice! The average cash ISA now pays around seven times the interest rate offered a year ago - while top one-year fixed ISAs now pay more than four times respectively
By Katie Binns Published
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