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Interest rates are dropping on fixed-rate savings but there are still deals available
Top deals have been pulled from the market and providers are assessing their rates on longer-term accounts.
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6 easy ways to track your savings each month
The key to savings success is to keep a close eye on your progress
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ISA myths and the truth about tax-free savings
We debunk some common myths about ISAs to see whether this type of savings account is right for you.
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Why savers should act now as the base rate remains at 5.25%
The Bank of England’s decision means it’s a good time to compare savings accounts.
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The green savings accounts helping you to save money - and the planet
Green savings accounts are offering interest rates with an ethical bonus on top, but how competitive are they?
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Unlocking top rates on savings accounts comes with a catch
Under-pressure banks are finally starting to release some decent savings accounts - just not to everyone.
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What's the difference between an ISA and a savings account?
You could be forgiven for thinking there’s no real difference between a cash ISA and a standard savings account. But even if they look and work in a similar way, ISAs have qualities that set them apart, as we explain here.
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How long does bankruptcy stay on your credit report?
Becoming bankrupt is one way of dealing with debts, but it will affect your credit rating. Here we explain everything you need to know.
It does clear eventually
How to deal with defaults on your debt
If you fail to make debt payments on time, you could be issued with a default. Here’s what you need to know about them and what to do next
What to do after a default
How to check if you are on the electoral roll
Registering to vote doesn’t just mean you can exercise your rights and get a say in who runs the country – it has fairly hefty financial benefits too. Here’s what you need to know
How to check the electoral roll
How long does a CCJ stay on your credit report?
As if having a county court judgment issued against you isn’t bad enough, the fact that it’ll damage your credit score is no laughing matter. Here we look at the effect a county court judgment can have on your financial prospects and what you can do about it.
How long it will take
How card payment terminals work
Payment terminals, or card payment machines, are a handy way to pay for goods and services while you’re out and about. Here we explain all about payment card readers - including how to get one for your business.
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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:
Universal credit changes: Here's what you need to know
The government has been slowly moving households who receive Working Tax Credits, Child Tax Credit and similar benefits to Universal Credit through a mandatory migration process.
Read MoreWorkers with more than one job could now miss out on state pension entitlement
Part time workers up and down the country could be stripped of their state pension entitlement under new plans laid out by the Department for Business Education and Skills (BEIS).
Read MoreMental Health Awareness Week: How to manage financial stress
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week, and with the UK in the midst of a cost of living crisis, it’s never been more important to learn how to manage financial stress.
Read MoreBank of England rolls the dice as UK struggles to afford bills
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee has just raised the cost of borrowing for the fourth time in a row - seeing the base rate soar from 0.1% in November to 1% today.
Read MoreWorkplace inequality: How can female employees narrow the divide?
Men are more likely to be offered shares in the company they work for than females, a new survey suggests. Analysis by law firm Boodle Hatfield of more than 30,000 instances when tax-advantaged share options were offered, showed 69% went to men and only 31% to women.
Read MoreInflation rises at record rate: Why has this happened and how does it affect you?
Inflation surged 6.2% in the year to February, its highest rate in 30 years, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed today.
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