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10/10/2023

Students have returned to university and the kids are back in school – but are there some ways you could brush up on your own financial education?

From saving and savvy spending, to getting your head around retirement planning…

04/10/2023

The average five-year fixed mortgage rate has fallen to just under 6% for the first time since July, according to new figures show.

The typical rate for a five-year mortgage has fallen to 5.99% after interest rates were held.

21/09/2023

Chinese policymakers announced measures designed to support the country’s economy, Japan’s GDP grew at an annualised rate of 6% in the second quarter, and oil prices have crept back to up to $88 a barrel, but what does this all mean for investors?

In this month's Between the Lines – China stalling, Japan growing, and oil prices rising

08/08/2023

Average mortgage two and five-year rates fell for the first time week-on-week since the middle of April.

Average mortgage two and five-year rates fell for the first time week-on-week since the middle of April, data from a property portal has found.

26/06/2023

The Bank of England has raised the base rate from 4.5% to 5% as it continues to grapple with stubbornly high inflation. But what does it mean for savings and mortgages?

The 13th consecutive increase is much higher than expected as the Bank battles inflation

04/05/2023

Interest rates have risen and the era of low cost borrowing may be coming to an end. Should you make mortgage overpayments or channel spare cash towards investments or your pension?

04/04/2023

Time is running out to make the most of valuable tax perks before the end of the 2022/23 tax year - and before several tax-free investment allowances are slashed on 6 April.

The end of the 2022/23 tax year is fast approaching. We’ve put together an action plan so you can maximise valuable tax breaks and allowances before they disappear at midnight on 5 April

21/03/2023

This week marks Debt Awareness Week. In this article YourMoney list six tips for anyone worried about getting into debt or dealing with existing debt.

This week is Debt Awareness Week, with a raft of experts on hand to offer advice about budgeting and dealing with money worries.

13/03/2023

The government is making a series of changes to the state pension next month

There are several changes happening to state pensions in April. We explain what’s happening.

06/03/2023

New research from Quilter has found that over a third (37%) of those aged 18 to 34 either have, or think they will need to, ask for financial help to deal with the current cost-of-living crisis.

Over a third of those aged 18 to 34 either have, or think they will need to, ask for financial help to deal with the current cost-of-living crisis.

21/02/2023

We look at how to make the best choices in an uncertain world

Interest rates rose this week, adding to pressure from bills. We look at how to make the best choices in an uncertain world

15/02/2023

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