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Fixed rate savings tax warning: what to watch for

HMRC calculations might not be correct, especially on longer term fixes. When my wife was issued her tax code for this financial year, her tax...
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Cut the cost of using your mobile phone abroad

Cut the cost of using your mobile phone abroad

Don’t blow your holiday budget on your mobile bill Since Brexit, most major mobile networks have reintroduced roaming charges. And with the constant desire to...
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Major Lidl Plus update: how the loyalty scheme works now

Major Lidl Plus update: how the loyalty scheme works now

Lidl has revamped its loyalty scheme and customers now earn points when they spend money in the shop The 'Lidl Plus' scheme is changing -...
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eSIMs for travelling abroad: how much can you save?

eSIMs for travelling abroad: how much can you save?

Your mobile network isn’t necessarily the cheapest when going abroad With many networks stopping free EU data roaming, using your normal phone abroad can be...
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How to challenge your council tax band

Council tax bills have risen again this year, but if your council tax band is incorrect, you might be paying too much. Many homes in...
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All the price hikes coming in April

From stamps and petrol to council tax and water bills, a lot of prices will rise in April, putting pressure on our finances. But it’s...
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New financial year checklist: 9 tasks BEFORE the new year

New financial year checklist: 9 tasks BEFORE the new year

All the things you need to prepare for the new financial year  As the new financial year looms, a lot of changes are coming which...
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Tax bands explained

When do you start paying tax on earnings, and by how much? I was chatting to a friend the other day who wasn't excited about...
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Pension hack: boost your Child Benefit and Personal Savings Allowance

Your pension could be the key to a whole load of benefits We all know that pensions are a great way of saving for your...