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23 October 2021

Should I Use My Savings To Pay Off My Mortgage? | money.co.uk

We weigh the pros and cons of using your savings to clear your mortgage.

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24 November 2020

What Does Negative Equity Mean For Me? | money.co.uk

Find out what negative equity means, whether it affects you and what you can do about it.

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24 November 2020

How To Find A Mortgage Broker You Can Trust In 2024 | money.co.uk

Taking out a mortgage will be one of the biggest financial commitments you'll ever make, so finding a mortgage broker that understands your needs is essential. We explain how to find a mortgage broker you can trust.

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24 November 2020

How To Apply For A Mortgage Payment Holiday 2024 | money.co.uk

Recent research suggests that more than 2 million UK homeowners are considering taking mortgage payment holidays. But what is a mortgage payment holiday, how do you take one and what are the potential pitfalls? We explain all you need to know.

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24 November 2020

What Type Of Mortgage Is Right For You? | money.co.uk

Here is how to choose a mortgage whether you are buying your first home, moving house or remortgaging to get a better deal on your property.

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23 November 2020

Mistakes to avoid during Black Friday

Money.co.uk has created a guide on how to make the most of the Black Friday sales, while avoiding the pitfalls.

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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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14 August 2019

Almost one in ten consumers pay council tax bills on credit cards

Consumers paying their council tax bills on credit cards are stung with an average surcharge of £30.

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14 August 2019

Barclaycard announces new giveaway

Barclaycard has announced that it will give away a case of wine worth £60 or a £15 gift voucher to customers who are accepted for its Platinum 33 and 34 month balance transfer card.

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13 August 2019

Looking for a bargain on Prime Day?

The countdown to Prime Day 2019 has already begun with early deals on Amazon brands, including four months of Amazon Music for only 99p1. But the real bargains kick off at 00.01am on Monday, 15th July and run until 11.59pm on Tuesday, 16th July, making this the biggest Prime Day event ever - or should that now be Prime Days?

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09 August 2019

Top ten essentials Brits forget to take on holiday - but they always remember the tea bags and Marmite!

Travel adaptors and insect repellent are the two most common essentials Brits forget to pack for their summer holidays - but they always remember to take tea bags and Marmite.

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04 July 2019

money.co.uk comments: CMA issues Directions to Barclays in regard to banned banking practices

The CMA has issued Directions to Barclays, which was in breach of the ban on banks forcing small business to open or maintain a current account in order to access another product, such as a loan.

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23 August 2017

Lifesaving equipment installed outside money.co.uk Castle in Cirencester

A defibrillator which provides 24 hour emergency care has been installed on the wall of the money.co.uk Castle, next to the Open Air Swimming Pool, after a donation was made from the Cirencester Round Table.

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