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Money insights

Latest insights into what's going on behind the headlines, and what you can do to make your cash work harder for you from the money.co.uk team:

How interest works on 0% balance transfer cards
08 February 2023

For a limited time only, you could actually make some free money from a credit card

Rising interest rates mean it’s possible to get free cash out of your credit card for the first time since before the financial crisis - but you might need to act quickly to take advantage.

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Money challenges that can help you to save for your next holiday
03 February 2023

How to save £1,456 for your holiday next year

Try one of our challenges and your dream holiday could be a reality.

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02 February 2023

Why savings can fall even when the base rate rises

Despite a tenth straight rise in UK interest rates from the Bank of England, some savings rates are actually lower than in December.

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30 January 2023

Card trick that can save you hundreds on the cost of almost any new car

In 2022 Brits bought 818,509 new cars, and the vast majority could have saved themselves hundreds of pounds on the cost with a relatively simple trick

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27 January 2023

Fixed-rate bond interest rates have increased by more than 400% in a year

Interest rates have soared on fixed-rate bonds over the past 12 months, making them far more rewarding for people with a lump sum to save

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18 January 2023

Millions of Brits could cut £767.63 from their credit card costs with one move

The average credit card holder can make themselves £767.63 better off in 2023 if they move to the right deal - but most aren’t planning to.

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Latest guides

See our most recently published comprehensive guides to money matters across all categories:

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17 December 2021

10 ways to get your Christmas shopping for free

Christmas can be an expensive time of year, but luckily there are ways to save money. Here's how to get your Christmas shopping for free.

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30 November 2021

How do I get my money back if a company goes bust?

There are legal rights in place for consumers if a business closes down. Find out what they are and how they protect you and your money.

Who you need to call first
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29 November 2021

8 easy ways to cut your travel insurance costs

Travel insurance could save you thousands if something goes wrong when you are away, but do not pay over the odds for cover. Try these eight ways to keep the cost down.

See how to save on travel insurance
Do you homework with our guide to all the different types of student loans, grants and bursaries.
19 November 2021

All the different types of student loans, grants and bursaries explained

From tuition fees to maintenance payments, we explain all the different types of student finance on offer and who can access them.

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19 November 2021

How to consolidate debts with a loan

If you’re paying off multiple debts, you could move them all into one loan to simplify your payments and potentially save money. We look at how it works.

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19 November 2021

What’s the maximum you can borrow with a student loan?

Student loans are the most cost-effective way to pay for university for almost everyone, but how much can you borrow? Here we explain everything you need to know.

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Research and reports

At money.co.uk we don't just report the news, we also carry out our own research and investigations to help make better sense of personal finance. Here are our latest reports:

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15 March 2021

Cheers! Brits set to spend £447m in pubs by Thursday 15th April

Press release | A new study from money.co.uk has revealed how much Brits will be spending as lockdown restrictions are lifted. Pub goers are predicted to spend £447M by Thursday 15th April.

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03 February 2021

Princess Diana's diamonds still UK No. 1

Research from money.co.uk has revealed that Princess Diana's engagement ring style is still the most sought after, in their 2021 study of the most popular engagement rings.

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11 January 2021

T-day sees Brits rush to move credit card debts

Monday will see so many Brits rush to transfer their credit card balances, that money experts have dubbed it Balance Transfer Day.

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04 November 2020

Monday will see so many Brits rush to transfer their credit card balances, that money experts have dubbed it Balance Transfer Day.

Online shopping this Black Friday is expected to break records but at what cost to the environment? The personal finance experts at money.co.uk have investigated how much CO2 could be produced by the millions of packages that will be delivered across the country.

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19 October 2020

New parents forced to go back to work early because they can't afford time off

Press release | A new study from money.co.uk has revealed that forty percent of new parents are forced to cut short their maternity leave because they can’t afford the time off.

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11 September 2020

2020 Broadband Housing Index press release

Press release | The broadband experts at money.co.uk have produced a new report which identifies how internet speeds are impacting house prices across the country.

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