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Your Spring Statement update – the key news from the chancellor’s speech

After Rachel Reeves’ impactful first Budget in autumn 2024, you might have been concerned about the announcements that would be included in her Spring Statement on 26 March 2025. Reassuringly, the major…
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The potential perils of accessing your pension at 55

Reaching the minimum pension age and being able to access your retirement savings might mean new possibilities opening up. You may start thinking about giving up work, withdrawing a lump sum to…
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Average Brit takes risk by delaying life insurance decision by 10 months

While it’s important to weigh up your options before making financial decisions, a study suggests families are leaving themselves open to risk because they delay making a judgement about life insurance. According…
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Why locking in a new mortgage deal could save you money

Even if your current mortgage deal doesn’t expire for a few months, searching the market now could be worthwhile and might even save you money. You can usually lock in a new…
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Could overpaying your mortgage save you thousands of pounds?

At the start of February 2025, the Bank of England (BoE) cut the interest base rate. If you have a variable- or tracker-rate mortgage, it could mean your repayments will go down.…
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5 ways to make nature part of your routine

As spring starts to bring us nicer weather, you might be thinking about ways you can spend more time in nature. But did you know that enjoying time outside is vital to…
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Investment market update: February 2025

After reading headlines throughout February, you might be expecting a gloomy investment outlook. Yet, despite threats of trade wars and uncertainty around the world, there were market highs. Read on to find…
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Guide: 7 allowances you might want to use before the end of the 2024/25 tax year

When a new tax year starts, many allowances reset. So, checking if you could use these valuable allowances before 5 April 2025, when the 2024/25 tax year ends, might help your money…
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The guide to securing a mortgage with a poor credit score

Finding a mortgage with a poor credit score may seem like an uphill battle, but it isn’t impossible. If you’re an aspiring homeowner but are worried about how your credit report could…
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The home movers guide to mortgages

Whether you’re just exploring your options or already have a property earmarked for your next move, there are some important things to consider when it comes to buying your next home. The…
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Guide: 5 key financial planning steps to consider during a divorce

Going through a divorce can be incredibly emotionally challenging, but it may also represent the beginning of a new phase of your life. When starting a new chapter, it’s important to consider…
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10 of the world’s best destinations to travel to during winter in the UK

It’s not hard to argue that winter is a magical period. In northern hemisphere countries like here in the UK, it’s the time of year when cities sparkle with festive lighting, snow…
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