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Last chance to nab thousands of extra Avios points
Miscellaneous Avios points can help you cut the cost of travelling and right now, you can grab thousands of extra Avios points with this American Express deal if you move quickly.
By John Fitzsimons Last updated
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The best cash ISAs – August 2023
Savings Easy access and notice ISA rates are now at their highest since 2009. Here are the best cash ISAs on the market today.
By Rupert Hargreaves Last updated
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The best one-year fixed savings accounts – August 2023
Savings You can now earn 6% on one-year fixed savings accounts – the best rate seen in 14 years. We have all the best deals available now.
By Nicole García Mérida Last updated
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Best easy access savings accounts – August 2023
Savings Rising interest rates have boosted the returns on instant-access savings accounts with some of the highest rates for years. We look at the best easy-access savings accounts on the market.
By Vaishali Varu Last updated
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The best 0% balance transfer credit cards
Credit cards These 0% balance transfer credit cards offer some of the best deals on the market today
By Rupert Hargreaves Last updated
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Will NS&I hike rates as competition heats up?
News The government-backed bank saw significant outflows in June, which could encourage it to hike rates as it competes for business.
By Nicole García Mérida Last updated
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August NS&I Premium Bond winners unveiled - have you scooped £1m?
Two lucky NS&I Premium Bond winners are now millionaires in the August draw. Find out here if you are one of them
By Tom Higgins Published
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Nationwide: House prices fall at fastest rate since July 2009
High borrowing costs continue to undermine the housing market, but some buyers are making their move before rates rise further.
By Tom Higgins Published
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FCA: Banks with lowest savings rates to face “robust action”
The regulator has unveiled a new 14 point plan that will force savings providers to justify low interest rates on easy access savings accounts - will your savings get a boost?
By Nicole García Mérida Published
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Lloyds Bank issues Football ticket scam warning - how to avoid ticket scams
The number of fans scammed when buying tickets more than doubled last season, Lloyds Bank has warned. Here’s how to avoid football ticket scams
By Tom Higgins Published
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Abrdn to fold Gars after fund’s fall from grace
The absolute return strategy had been one of the UK’s most popular funds.
By Tom Higgins Published
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Will energy prices fall in 2023?
News The latest price cap kicked in at the start of July, seeing households pay around 17% less for energy. But will energy prices fall further this year? We look at what you can expect to pay and what will happen to energy prices in 2023
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick Last updated
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5 of the best gold ETFs
News Here are the best gold ETFs, which offer an accessible way to protect portfolios.
By Rupert Hargreaves Last updated
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NatWest exec quits over Farage debanking row
Alison Rose has walked away from NatWest while the government has told banks to better balance customer freedoms with their need to manage reputation
By Tom Higgins Published
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Number of funds delivering top-quartile results rises
More funds are delivering top-drawer returns as inflation continues to ebb at cash savings. Here are the top performing fund sectors
By Tom Higgins Published
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Robinhood hires CEO ahead of possible UK launch
Share trading platform Robinhood’s UK launch is a step closer following the hire of Freetrade's former chief
By Tom Higgins Published
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Where will house prices go in 2023?
News The latest data shows house prices are falling as rising interest rates take a toll on the property market. Will prices begin to recover any time soon?
By Nicole García Mérida Last updated
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HMRC launches one week warning for tax credit renewals
News Tax credit customers have until 31 July to submit renewals amid a scam warning from HMRC
By Katie Binns Last updated
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Inheriting pensions: government proposes new pensions ‘death tax’ ‒ what it means for you
Government accused of sneaking significant changes to the way inherited pensions are taxed ‘through the back door’. We explain what it means for you
By John Fitzsimons Published
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Mortgage deals pulled: average two-year fixed rates surge to highest level in 15 years
News The choice of mortgage products has fallen since 24 May - and rates for fixed deals have risen.
By Katie Binns Last updated
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ONS: House price growth flattens in May
A fall in house price growth has wiped £7,000 off September 2022’s peak. Meanwhile, private rental prices are rising at their fastest rate for seven years.
By Tom Higgins Published
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Savings rates more than double in a year as challenger banks top the best buy tables
The best savings rates have doubled - and in some cases tripled - in a year, with challenger banks offering the highest rates. While they are still no match for inflation, we look at what you could be earning.
By Ruth Emery Published
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CPI inflation falls faster than expected in June
The rate of CPI inflation came in below expectations for June, giving a welcome boost to the Bank of England, the government and consumers.
By Rupert Hargreaves Published
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Most popular Junior ISA funds and stocks
More than £1 billion was paid into Junior ISAs during the 2020/21 tax year - we reveal the most popular funds and stocks parents are stashing their money into to build wealth for their offspring
By Ruth Emery Published
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Grocery price inflation falls from March peak
News Despite falling this month, food costs are still incredibly high thanks to grocery price inflation
By Tom Higgins Last updated
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Midlife MOT: what is it and who can get one?
The government has launched an online midlife MOT to help older workers with financial planning, health guidance and career skills. But how does it work, who can get one and would you pass it?
By Ruth Emery Published
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Tickets are now on sale for the The MoneyWeek Summit on 29 September
News Andrew Van Sickle previews the speakers and topics under discussion at MoneyWeek magazine’s annual investment conference – all you need to know about investing in the years ahead in one handy package.
By Andrew Van Sickle Last updated
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Santander boosts interest rates and streamlines accounts amid Consumer Duty rules
Santander is raising its interest rates and giving savers more flexibility over how they manage their accounts. We explain what’s changing, and why
By Ruth Emery Published
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Rightmove: asking prices fall by £905 in July
Rising mortgage costs and fewer available homes are driving asking prices downwards, says Rightmove
By Tom Higgins Published