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This is where you’ll find the latest articles we write about the ways to be clever with your cash – from tips on saving, spending and understanding your relationship with your finances through to money news and product reviews.

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What is a lifetime mortgage? Everything you need to know

Turning your home into money to help you get buy in retirement doesn't have to involve selling it, moving out, or making monthly repayments. Esther...
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How to get cheaper petrol and diesel

Fuel prices have hiked substantially over the last couple of months, so anything that'll make a difference is more than welcome The cost of filling...
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April 2026's current account news & offers

April 2026’s current account news & offers

The latest news to help you get the most from your bank account. Here's my monthly update sharing changes for leading UK current accounts, as...
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Hayfever medication for less: knowing the drug behind the named brands is nothing to sneeze at 

Hayfever medication for less: knowing the drug behind the named brands is nothing to sneeze at 

In most cases, there’s an own-brand medication that’s identical to the brand names, here’s what’s in each tablet Allergies have plagued me my whole life:...
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Student loan interest capped - what it means for graduates

Student loan interest capped – what it means for graduates

Anyone with a student loan sees their salary docked by HMRC until the balance is cleared - but the rules of how interest is charged...
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Cash ISA picks for 2026/27

Where should you put your cash for the new financial year? We've rounded up the best paying easy access and fixed Cash ISAs right now,...
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2026/27 ISA allowances explained: how much can you save?

2026/27 ISA allowances explained: how much can you save?

How to make the most of these saving and investment accounts. For a good number of years ISAs were the best places to put your...
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April 2026's savings round-up & news

April 2026’s savings round-up & news

The latest news to help you get the most from your savings account. Here's our monthly update sharing changes at leading UK savings accounts, as...
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The best bank cards for kids and children’s prepaid cards

The best bank cards for kids and children’s prepaid cards

We round up the best cards to get for your children - taking a look at what matters most from parental controls, costs and even...