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Karl Talbot

Karl is a writer specialising in investing and personal finance content. He regularly contributes articles on savings, bank accounts, mortgages, and loans. He was previously a Personal Finance Writer for MoneySavingExpert.

Recent Articles

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Personal Finance

Should I invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA?

| Karl Talbot

Is it a good idea to invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA? What is it, and what are the…

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Personal Finance

Can you lose all your money in a stocks and shares ISA?

| Karl Talbot

Can you lose all your money investing in a Stocks and Shares ISA? Is opening a Stocks and Shares ISA…

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Retirement saving and pension planning
Personal Finance

Lifetime ISA (LISA) vs pension

| Karl Talbot

A Lifetime ISA and a pension are two different ways to save for your retirement. But which is the best…

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Personal Finance

Have a balance transfer card? Avoid this common mistake

| Karl Talbot

A 0% balance transfer credit card can help you to avoid paying interest on your debt. But you'll need to…

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Mortgages

Is the UK in a property bubble?

| Karl Talbot

Is the UK property market in a bubble and set to crash? Or is now a good time to buy?…

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Personal Finance

10 dos and don’ts of a 0% balance transfer card

| Karl Talbot

Shifting your credit card balance to a 0% balance transfer credit card can ensure that you pay no interest. Here's…

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Personal Finance

Interest rates are slowly rising. If you have savings, it’s a good time to move your money!

| Karl Talbot

Interest rates on savings accounts have been at historically low levels, but are heading upwards, so there may be light…

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