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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 good credit score?

What is a good credit score?

When is your credit rating good or bad? And what does it mean? I've got four different credit scores. 1,250, 999, 970 and 671. Is...
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Savings protection increased to £120,000: FSCS explained

How your money is protected if a bank goes bust. Whenever there's news of a bank in trouble, even if they're not on the UK...
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PayPal+ review: earn cashback and more

PayPal+ review: earn cashback and more

Earn points when you spend via PayPal Using the new PayPal debit card and loyalty scheme could earn you between 1% and 1.2%, increasing to...
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The high street shops charging people to send things back

The high street shops charging people to send things back

If you're buying something online, over the phone or from a catalogue there are laws in place giving your a right to send it back...
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First-time buyers: what to do before applying for a mortgage

Buying your first home shouldn’t start with arranging property viewings If you want to buy your first home, taking the right steps to prepare for...
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How to get discounted gift cards

You don't have to pay full price for gift cards, here's how Whether you buy them as gifts or use them for your everyday shopping,...
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InvestEngine Stocks & Shares ISA review

This funds-only platform lets you invest your money to grow it long-term InvestEngine is an investment platform with a Stocks & Shares ISA. It’s a...
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Santander switch offer: get £200

Another brand new switching offer, but it's only for new and recent customers Santander has introduced a switch offer — their second of the year....
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Where to price match and save cash

It pays to get the lowest price, even after you'd bought something. Shopping around is key to getting a decent price. You can do this...