Ruth Jackson
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Triodos launches ethical current account
In Depth Bank lends to the likes of charities, community schemes and renewable energy projects
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Is it time to grab a long-term mortgage?
In Depth It is now possible fix for five-years for less than two per cent
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Why you should be an Isa 'early-bird'
In Depth Research from Fidelity found investors would make £8,570 more over 10 years
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'Offline' savers miss out on best rates
In Depth Even the newest bond from NS&I is online available online
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Budget sting in the tail for Airbnb landlords
In Depth Hosts may be stopped from claiming rent-a-room tax relief
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Should you consider an investment 'ready meal'?
In Depth Ready-made portfolios give expert insight through cheap, off-the-shelf options
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Premium bond prizes are shrinking: are they still worth it?
In Depth Changes will mean one fewer £100,000 prize is handed out, overall odds of winning will be unchanged
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Is stamp duty damaging the economy?
In Depth Some economists say tax acts as a barrier to people buying homes
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Why the FSCS will now protect £85,000 of your savings
In Depth Compensation limit is rising to take account of the fall in the value of the pound since June
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Household debt is soaring: should we be worried?
In Depth New figures from the TUC show the amount owed by British households is at an all-time high
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Four top tips for managing your money in 2017
In Depth Shopping around for interest rates, a better mortgage deal and your energy tariff could save a bundle
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Five tips to cut the cost of your Christmas travel
In Depth Paying in advance and splitting tickets can save significant sums from rail fares
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The return of 100% mortgages
In Depth Some banks are once again offering the entire value as a loan - but parents need to be prepared to step in
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What is the state pension triple lock and why does it matter?
In Depth Since 2010 the guarantee has caused the state pension to rise by a generous £1,100 a year
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Insurance 'stealth tax' rise means it's time to review your cover
In Depth You may not need some insurances if you have a pay-for bank account
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Is the pension exit charge cap too high?
In Depth New schemes will not be able to apply a charge, but old funds can charge one per cent
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How the Autumn Statement will affect you
In Depth Less taxes and a savings gesture, but fewer perks and a stealth tax hike on insurance policies
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How to cut your Christmas costs with cashback
In Depth Credit cards, debit cards and specialist websites allow you to earn while you spend
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Don't listen to pension scare stories
In Depth An article this week claimed you need a pension pot of £725,000, but you may only need to save half of that amount
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Remortgage now and save £40,000
In Depth Borrowers might be advised to look beyond the cheapest two-year fixes
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Why the state pension is more complicated than you think
In Depth Even the government's own department in charge of the benefit didn't understand how it worked
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Where should you put your cash after latest interest rate cuts?
Speed Read Santander, Lloyds Club and Nationwide offering best rates on savings - but riskier peer-to-peer pays much more
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Three ways to get the most holiday money for your pound
In Depth Planning ahead could mean the difference of €100 on £500 worth of spending money
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Why you might want to switch your savings to Nationwide
In Depth HSBC, First Direct and M&S regular savers the latest to be hit with rate cuts
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