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‘Deep recession’ warning due to cost of living crisis: follow these 4 tips to help you cope

A new report reveals households are facing a 'deep recession' with real incomes set to fall substantially. Here are some…

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14% of young investors expect to become ISA millionaires: how realistic is this goal?

One in seven young investors expect to be ISA millionaires once they reach retirement age according to new research. But…

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The death of cash? Use of paper money is falling (which might be a good thing)

Cash usage is declining according to new research. So why might the death of cash be a good thing? Karl…

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Gold price soars: here’s why gold could go even higher this week

The gold price has risen more than 8% since the start of the year. Here's one reason why the gold…

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Amid tumbling stocks, here are the shares most bought by UK investors last week

The UK stock markets fell last week as a result of the ongoing Ukraine crisis. But which stocks have remained…

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Gold price surges amid stock market turmoil: how can you invest in it?

The gold price has risen more than 2% since the start of the week as investors begin to lose faith…

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Worried about a stock market crash? Follow this one rule to protect yourself

With the situation escalating in Ukraine, investors may be fearing a stock market crash. Karl Talbot explains one rule they…

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‘Long-term savings gap’ means many women face poverty in retirement

Women are less likely to invest in the stock market and have far less in retirement savings than men. So,…

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The FTSE 100 is down since the start of the year: is now a good time to invest?

The FTSE 100 is down since the beginning of 2022, and many investors will be looking to pick up stocks…

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Got savings? Here’s how you can earn over 2% in an easy access account

Savings rates are still low, but did you know that you can now earn more than 2% interest in an…

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House prices soar £5,000 in a month: will the UK housing market ever cool?

The UK housing market is continuing to defy the odds. The average house price now stands at £260,320. So will…

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New ‘table-topping’ savings account pays up to 1.05% interest: here’s how it works

Savings rates are rising, and Zopa is the latest provider to launch a table-topping account. Karl Talbot takes a look…

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House prices to rocket? Rules limiting large mortgages set to scrapped

Will house prices continue to soar if mortgage affordability test rules are scrapped? Karl Talbot looks at what's planned and…

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Is the cost of living crisis depleting your savings?

The cost of living crisis is biting, and many people are having to access their savings to cope. Here are…

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Here are the shares UK investors have been buying recently

Evraz, Lloyds, and Barclays were all popular shares to buy among UK investors last week. So, what other shares have…

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Here’s exactly how much you should be saving into a pension to retire in comfort

If you're hoping to retire in comfort, a recent report reveals the exact sum you'll need to save into your…

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Savings rates: new account rewards savers with BIG balances (but is it any good?)

Yorkshire Building Society has launched an easy access savings account offering higher savings rates to savers with big balances. But…

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Tax code season: are you due £1000s in a tax refund? Here’s how to check

If you're on the wrong tax code, then you could be in line for a juicy refund worth £1000s. Here's…

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House prices continue to rise, but this statistic may surprise you

House prices continue to rise, but did you know that the housing market may not be performing as you might…

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The odds of becoming an ISA millionaire vs winning a million on the lottery

2,000 people in the UK can each call themselves an ISA millionaire. So, what are your chances of becoming one?…

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Death of the credit card? Young people shunning credit cards for one reason

Almost half of under 35s don't own a credit card according to new research. So are young people making a…

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These are the shares UK investors have been buying recently

Vodafone, BT Group and Lloyds were all popular shares to buy among UK investors last week. What other shares proved…

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Will rising interest rates cause a stock market crash?

With interest rates on the rise, Karl Talbot takes a look at the likelihood of higher borrowing costs leading to…

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State Pension rise: 6 tips to boost ALL of your pension pots right now

The new State Pension will increase by 3.1% in April. Even if you won't benefit from it, take a look…

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Inflation rate hits 5.5%: how can investors protect their money?

Inflation is continuing to head upwards, with the latest ONS statistics reporting a figure of 5.5% in January. So, how…

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Mortgage dilemma: should you remortgage now or wait (ahead of possible rises)?

If you're on the lookout for a mortgage, should you remortgage now before interest rates rise? Karl Talbot explains what…

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Car insurance premiums rising: follow these 4 tips to cut costs

Car insurance premiums have risen since the start of the year. However, if you're a motorist, don't despair. It's still…

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Revealed! How boosting your credit score could soon get easier

If you're looking to boost your credit score, there'll soon be a new way to do so. Karl Talbot explains…

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3 beginner tips for investing in a stocks and shares ISA

Are you planning to open a stocks and shares ISA to take advantage of this year's tax-free allowance? If so,…

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NS&I increases savings rates on TWO accounts: should you open one?

NS&I has raised its savings rates. So, with two of its accounts now offering savers 0.5% AER variable interest, should…

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What’s the wage inflation rate? And can pay growth worsen the cost of living crisis?

Recent reports suggest that wage inflation could lead to spiralling price rises, worsening the cost of living crisis. What does…

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These 18 savings providers pay just 0.01% interest (so check your savings rate now!)

Savings rates offered by some providers are as low as 0.01% despite the fact that the base rate rose last…

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Why you could miss out on the £200 energy bill discount (but still have to pay for it)

Energy bills will rise from April, though a new £200 energy bill discount is likely to help most households. But…

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Rent soars by more than 8%: how do your housing costs compare to the average?

Rents have soared in the past year, with single tenants typically spending 37% of their gross income on rent. But…

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Cost of living crisis: should you rethink your investment plans?

New research reveals many investors have decided to increase their savings in order to protect themselves from the cost of…

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Investors put faith in gold amid rising inflation: are they making a mistake?

Investors have flocked to buy gold ETFs in recent weeks following selloffs in the equity market. So can gold protect…

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How high will inflation go in 2022?

Inflation is rising, with prices already increasing by a hefty 5.4%. So how high will inflation climb this year? Karl…

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These were the most popular stocks among UK investors last week

Tech stocks were popular buys among UK investors last week despite mixed performances. So which other stocks were popular last…

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Investors are attending AGMs in record numbers: here’s why

Investors attended annual general meetings (AGMs) in record numbers last year. So what's the reason behind this? Karl Talbot takes…

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The metaverse stocks tipped to perform well in February

Metaverse stocks have suffered recently, with big players seeing their share prices fall. So which stocks have been tipped to…

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