What the bond market turmoil means for your mortgage, pension and savings
The bond market sell-off has revived fears about rising borrowing costs after the crisis that followed Liz Truss’s disastrous mini…
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Expert tips on getting UK self-assessment tax returns right
There are fewer than three weeks to go before the deadline to file self-assessment tax returns for the 2023-24 tax…
Is the lifetime Isa no longer fit for purpose?
It appears to be proving a hit with millennials and generation Z but has also come under fire for the…
UK pensions: will you have to retire later or pay in more?
You are going to have to start putting some money away for your retirement, or paying in more than you…
Five common banking mistakes – and how to avoid making them
Many of us frequently shop around for the best insurance deals or supermarket offers but forget about their bank account…
What does the Bank of England interest rate cut mean for mortgages and savings?
The Bank of England has cut interest rates from 4.75% to 4.5% – the lowest level since June 2023. Will…
UK interest rate cut: what does it mean for mortgages and savings?
The Bank of England has cut interest rates from 4.5% to 4.25%. It follows two interest rate cuts in the…
How to manage your money in turbulent times, from savings to mortgages
It is understandable to be worried about your finances. The world seems to be lurching from one political crisis to the…
Ministers to revive Blair-era Pensions Commission to tackle savings crisis
The government is resurrecting the Pensions Commission, amid fears that a retirement crisis could mean today’s workers will be poorer…
Even gen Z are resorting to cash – and I’m clinging to my own handful of it | Gaby Hinsliff
Opening my wallet, I’m down to my last five dollars. Dog-eared leftovers from a foreign holiday that I keep forgetting…