Latest articles by Ruth Jackson
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Tax evasion or tax avoidance: what's the difference?
In Depth With allegations of tax evasion flying, here's how to be sure of staying on the right side of the law
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Should you pay for your current account?
In Depth Most bank accounts come with costs, hidden or otherwise, and choosing the best can be a minefield
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How to protect your home from burglars
In Depth Is your home at risk of burglary? Here’s how to make it less appealing to thieves
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Investment: how to refresh your portfolio for 2015
In Depth What was once good investment may now be past its prime. Here's how to ensure you portfolio is fit for the new year
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The price-comparison tricks that will save you money
In Depth January is the busiest time of year for price-comparison websites. Here's how to get their best deals
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Savers 'are losing £19bn in hidden fees'
In Depth Obscure charges make comparison shopping all but impossible when it comes to pensions and other investments
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Are you using the right credit card?
In Depth With Christmas approaching it's time to check your credit card, whether you want to cut interest payments or earn rewards
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Ski insurance: six things you need to know
Daily Briefing Statistics show that a third of people who ski do not have any travel insurance. Here's what you need to know before you take out a policy
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The best current accounts for teenagers
In Depth Banks are falling over each other to lure in teens – which means there are perks on offer
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Why you need a will – and how WillAid can help
In Depth WillAid 2014 aims to get us thinking about our legacies. Here's why that's a good idea
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Peer-to-peer Isas: the return of 6% interest rates?
In Depth Tax-free savings rates have been plunging, but a new class of Isa could reverse the downward trend
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How to ask for a pay rise – and get one
In Depth Sitting back and hoping for the best won't get you a pay rise. Here's how to be more proactive
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Pension tax changes: what you need to know
In Depth George Osborne makes death a little cheaper by dropping an unpopular pension 'death tax'
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Where to get the best iPhone 6 deal
In Depth If you are thinking about getting the latest iPhone, buying one outside of a contract may be the cheapest way to go
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What happens to your cash if Scotland leaves the Union?
In Depth Many questions remain about savings, ISAs and mortgages if the Scots decide to go it alone
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Common tax mistakes – and how to avoid them
In Depth Our tax snafus may pale in comparison with Gary Barlow's, but it pays to stay on the right side of the revenue
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Beyond the ice bucket: how to maximise charity donations
In Depth There are more efficient ways to give money to charity. Here's how maximise gain and minimise pain
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How to choose a student bank account
In Depth Overdraft offers and free gifts abound, but keep your wits about you when choosing a student bank account
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How to get a 6.5% return on your savings
In Depth Falling wages have dampened hopes of better savings rates. Here's how you can beat the high-street banking blues
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Isa interest rates: don't get caught out by falling returns
In Depth Since the announcement of Super Isas in the budget, interest rates have been anything but inspiring
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Need a new current account? How to pick the right one
In Depth Halifax comes out ahead with its revamped current account, but some may be better off elsewhere
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