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22 October 2021

How does credit scoring work?

Your credit score affects any application you make for credit from loans to mortgages to credit cards - but how exactly is your score worked out? We take a look at who decides your credit score and what you can do about it.

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15 September 2021

Tax Free Childcare vs Childcare Vouchers: which is best?

The Tax Free Childcare scheme replaced the old employer supported voucher system, but is it any better? Here's a look at what's changed and how it could hit your pocket.

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28 December 2018

Fertility treatment abroad: can you save money?

The sky-high cost of private IVF treatment in the UK might have left you wondering whether you should get fertility treatment abroad. We look at the cost of treatment globally and whether you could be better off elsewhere.

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28 December 2018

How much do festivals cost and what should you take?

Packing everything you need can really cut the cost of a music festival. Here is how much spending money you need and a checklist of what to bring.

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28 December 2018

What are my rights if my flight is cancelled because of airport strikes?

We explain everything you need to know about strike actions; from what to do if your flight is cancelled to making a refund claim.

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28 December 2018

Free fertility treatment: how to play the NHS lottery

If you need fertility treatment and don't have oodles of cash to spare, it's likely you'll have to face the NHS postcode lottery. We explain why the treatment on offer depends on where you live and exactly what you should expect.

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