Ruth Jackson
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How we're missing out on £5bn in insurance savings
In Depth "Prevention is better than cure," says Axa UK chief executive
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The gender pay gap UK: How bad is it?
In Depth Despite efforts to level the playing field, there is still a substantial difference between the salaries of men and women
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Will Help to Buy Isa small print scupper my first home deposit?
In Depth Government bonus is not payable until completion, but a big deposit is due earlier at exchange
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Why you're facing a £30,000 pension black hole
In Depth Period of slower returns would knock a big hole in future income potential
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Cash machine scams are on the rise - and banks want to blame you
In Depth According to new figures, fraud at cash machines rose to £32.7m last year
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How to earn up to 8.7% on your savings
In Depth Savers should seek to move under-performing funds - and should look beyond traditional cash Isas
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Rental scams a growing part of £10bn annual fraud cost
In Depth Local Government Association reckons that only five per cent of scams are ever reported
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Credit cards turn 50: Four top deals to meet any need
In Depth Whether you are looking to pay down debt, reduce interest on purchases or spend abroad, there are some great deals out there
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Brexit: What to do about your holiday money
In Depth Decision to leave the EU sent the pound to 31-year lows against the dollar
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Have Innovative Finance Isas failed?
In Depth One in four Isa holders was expect to review option, but there are few on the market
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Travel insurance: How to make sure you are properly covered
In Depth ATOL-protected packages will allow you to change destination without paying a fee if travel advice changes
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How to make sure you don't fall victim to £12m holiday scam
In Depth Fraudsters are using tactics similar to those used to intercept payments in the housing market
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Five ways to cut the cost of your summer holiday
In Depth Going on holiday outside of term time can be an expensive business
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Should all mortgage age limits be scrapped?
In Depth Nationwide and Halifax this week increased the options for middle-aged borrowers
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Should you defer taking your state pension?
Speed Read Your weekly benefit will go up if you delay taking it, but that's not always the wisest option
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New deal: How supermarket offers are changing
In Depth Most big supermarket chains have changed the way they try to lure buyers. Now Asda is being forced to follow suit
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Is a Lifetime ISA better than a traditional pension?
In Depth With the offer of a government bonus, the new savings scheme seems too good to be true
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Government forced into U-turn on 'granny flat' tax
In Depth Properties will annex for elderly or disabled relative would have been classified as two homes
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Should online fraud compensation be curtailed?
In Depth Commissioner draws ire after suggesting that victims who have taken no precautions should get reduced compensation
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Getting to know the ISA family
In Depth Another new addition at the Budget expands the range of tax-free saving options
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Best ways to borrow while rates are so low
In Depth Banks are a good place to start for larger loans, but are not competitive for smaller amounts
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Why it might be time for you to remortgage
In Depth Rates are currently at rock-bottom lows amid as base rates remain at record lows
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How smartphones are revolutionising banking
In Depth Soon you won't have to put in your card or pin at a cash machine - or remember passwords at all
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Isas vs tax-free savings allowance
In Depth From April you will no longer be taxed on a large portion of savings, so do you need to bother with Isas?
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