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Claire at Blueprint Claire Sweet is an award-winning Financial Adviser specialising in helping you understand your money

A local Financial Adviser offering a range of Financial Services. Helping you prepare for retirement, buy your home, protect your home and your family.

Have you thought about what happens to your finances when you're no longer here? This article looks at the practical ste...
26/10/2026

Have you thought about what happens to your finances when you're no longer here? This article looks at the practical steps involved in organising your financial affairs, including important documents, accounts and estate planning considerations. For more information, read this article from MoneyWeek.

Getting your finances in order before you die can give you peace of mind and make sure your money goes to who you want it to.

Christmas is fast approaching, and while the festive season is a wonderful time for families to come together, the extra...
23/10/2026

Christmas is fast approaching, and while the festive season is a wonderful time for families to come together, the extra costs can make it stressful.

Which? has rounded up 11 money-saving tips from its experts, from loyalty schemes to Secret Santa, to help you cut festive costs, both this year and for years to come.

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Discover expert tips to save money on presents, food and festive essentials

If your mortgage deal is coming to an end, should you fix for two years or lock in a rate for longer? Fixed rates are cu...
22/10/2026

If your mortgage deal is coming to an end, should you fix for two years or lock in a rate for longer?

Fixed rates are currently close to the 6% mark - if you're coming to the end of a two-year fixed deal, you're likely to find that today's rates are slightly higher than when you last took out your mortgage. Those coming off five-year fixed rates need to prepare for significantly higher rates; for most mortgages, this jump will result in monthly repayments increasing by hundreds of pounds.

This Which? article looks at two- and five-year fixes plus six key things to weigh up before choosing your next mortgage.

Plus, 6 key things to weigh up before choosing your next mortgage

With 6% mortgage rates now being talked about as the new normal, the housing market is changing fast. The average intere...
21/10/2026

With 6% mortgage rates now being talked about as the new normal, the housing market is changing fast. The average interest rate on a new five-year mortgage deal hit 6% last week, the highest in three years. If you’re planning to buy, now’s a good time to review your budget, explore options and get clarity on what you can afford. Have a read of this in depth article from the Observer.

Global events have pushed borrowing rates to their highest level in three years, but that doesn’t mean we should expect a 1990s-style crash

“I don’t need protection if I’m young and healthy.” Reality: circumstances can change fast. This article explores the fa...
20/10/2026

“I don’t need protection if I’m young and healthy.” Reality: circumstances can change fast. This article explores the facts behind the top protection misconceptions and how the right policy can financially protect you and your family from the potentially devastating impact of a serious accident, illness, or death.

You’ve probably bought insurance to cover your home, holidays, car, pet, or even your mobile phone. Yet many of us fail to financially protect ourselves and our families from the potentially devastating impact of a serious accident, illness, or death. While thinking about getting ill or dying may ...

With new pension/inheritance tax rules due in six months, planning is essential. After the rules change in April 2027, t...
19/10/2026

With new pension/inheritance tax rules due in six months, planning is essential. After the rules change in April 2027, the combination of pensions and your home could push over the tax-free allowances. Here, Which? explores how many people will be affected and the proactive steps you can take to limit the impact.

The practical steps you can take, from spending more to maximising tax-free allowances

A typical annual energy bill is predicted to rise by £276 come January. Find out more, including how the energy price ca...
16/10/2026

A typical annual energy bill is predicted to rise by £276 come January. Find out more, including how the energy price cap has changed over the last few years, in this article.

A typical household faces an annual gas and electricity bill of £1,999 from January, based on a key forecast.

The average cost of a five-year fixed-rate mortgage is now 6%, the highest it's reached in three years. The average two-...
15/10/2026

The average cost of a five-year fixed-rate mortgage is now 6%, the highest it's reached in three years. The average two-year fixed rate is now 5.98%. Learn more in this article.

Banks and building societies raise prices as turmoil in bond markets increases expectations of base rate rise

What’s happening with UK house prices right now? The latest property forecasts suggest house prices could continue to ch...
14/10/2026

What’s happening with UK house prices right now? The latest property forecasts suggest house prices could continue to change over the coming months, influenced by factors such as interest rates, mortgage costs and buyer demand. For more information, read this article from MoneyWeek.

The UK housing market continues to struggle as higher mortgage rates brought on by the Middle East conflict pinch buyers

How does the seven-year rule work when it comes to inheritance tax? This article takes a closer look at what it means an...
13/10/2026

How does the seven-year rule work when it comes to inheritance tax? This article takes a closer look at what it means and how taper relief work for gifts made three to seven years before death.

Gifts made less than seven years before death may be liable for inheritance tax under the seven-year rule – but how the rule is applied is less well known

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