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What is Islamic finance? We explain what it is and why to consider an Islamic bank for a savings account
Islamic finance, known as Shariah-compliant, follows the principles of Islam which makes them somewhat different to high street banks. Several savings products have recently been topping our savings rates tables too, making them an interesting option
By Katie Binns • Published
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Inflation drops to 9.9% ‒ what does it mean for your money?
Latest inflation figures show prices rises have slowed unexpectedly, but there are warnings inflation could still hit 13% by the end of the year.
By John Fitzsimons • Published
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Chip launches savings account with £10,000 monthly prize draw
Savings app Chip unveils easy-access account with prizes ranging from £10 to £10,000, calling it an innovative alternative to Premium Bonds
By Ruth Emery • Published
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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
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick • Last updated
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Section 75 credit card refunds: how to get your money back
Section 75 Consumer Credit Act is a handy bit of built in legal protection you get when you pay with your credit card.
By Sue Hayward • Last updated
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Chargeback: how to get a refund using your debit card
Getting a refund using chargeback can save you a lot of hassle if a business refuses to put right what’s gone wrong
By Sue Hayward • Published
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Iceland interest-free loan scheme - how does it work?
Could Iceland’s interest-free prepaid cards help you?
By Ruth Emery • Published
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What are the pros and cons of a joint bank account?
There are lots of potential benefits to getting a joint bank account but you also need to be aware of the disadvantages and risks before opening one
By Katie Binns • Published
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What is your bank doing to help you with the cost of living crisis?
We investigate what banks are doing to help customers as livings costs soar
By John Fitzsimons • Published
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Credit card borrowing at record highs: how you can manage and pay off your debt
Credit card borrowing is at its highest since 2005. Here’s what you need to know
By Vaishali Varu • Published
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Interest rates hit 1.75% - the highest level since December 2008
The Bank of England hikes rates from 1.25% to 1.75%. We explain what this means for your money
By Ruth Emery • Published
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The best money saving apps
Finding it difficult to save money or want to be better at budgeting? These money saving apps can help
By Emma Lunn • Last updated
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August’s Premium Bonds millionaire winners revealed - how to find out if you’ve won a prize
Millions of lucky Brits with Premium Bonds get good news when the winners of the August prize draw is announced. We explain your chances of winning a tax-free cash prize
By Katie Binns • Published
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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
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick • Published
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NS&I interest rate boost - are the government backed savings worth it?
National Savings and Investments has increased the returns on offer to its regular savers ‒ we explain the what the new rates mean for your money
By John Fitzsimons • Last updated
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Should you pay in pounds or euros abroad? Why getting it wrong can be costly
When paying for goods or taking out cash when abroad, you will often be faced with the question of whether you want to pay in pounds or the local currency? But which option will give you the best deal? The Money Edit’s Guy Anker explains
By Guy Anker • Last updated
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237,000 pensioners underpaid state pension - totalling £1.46bn
Receiving a state pension? You may have been underpaid as new figures reveal more than a quarter of million pensioners have been underpaid, with some claims dating back as far as 1985. We explain how to find out if you are one of them
By Katie Binns • Published
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Cash-dependent Scots face challenges due to increasing bank closures
Half a million Scots may struggle to access cash due to the disproportionate loss of bank branches
By Katie Binns • Published
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How to get 5% interest plus a £100 bonus with a Nationwide current account
Looking to switch bank accounts? Nationwide’s 5% interest rate and bonus could be a good pull
By Katie Binns • Last updated
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How to get a 0.25% bonus on your Marcus savings account
Marcus has raised interest rates on its savings products - but the rise is not automatically applied for existing customers. We explain how to get it
By Katie Binns • Last updated
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Interest rates rise to 1.25% - the highest level since 2009
Bank of England raises interest rates - up from 1% to 1.25%. We explain what this means for you
By Sue Hayward • Published
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Credit card borrowing grows at fastest annual rate for 17 years
Latest data shows an alarming increase in the number of households getting into debt to make ends meet
By Katie Binns • Published
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What are 0% interest credit cards?
If you’re looking to reduce your credit card debt, then a 0% credit card can help you cut costs if used correctly
By Emma Lunn • Last updated
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Why stopping pension contributions to ease the cost of living crisis could be a big mistake, warns ex-Pensions Minister Steve Webb
Pensions may not seem like a priority amid the cost of living crisis, but before you stop payments or dip into your pot early, there are important things to be aware of first, says Steve Webb, the former pensions minister
By Steve Webb • Published
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State pension could rise 10% as triple lock is restored - what it means for you
Pensioners are set for a boost to their income next year after the government confirmed the link between inflation and the state pension will be reinstated.
By Katie Binns • Published
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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
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick • Last updated
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Regulator to ensure communities get access to cash
Government will give the regulator powers to enforce access to cash. We explain what this means for you
By Sue Hayward • Published
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Unions call for urgent action on pensions gender gap
Childcare and caring responsibilities still holding women back from building a decent workplace pension, TUC says
By Katie Binns • Published
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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
By Tom Higgins • Published
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