Personal Finance
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Your First Home: how revived Help to Buy scheme could put you on property ladderThe Explainer Government unveils new housing support scheme but ‘devil will be in the detail’
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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Why should you care about the bond market?The Explainer Experts are sounding the alarm
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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What’s margin trading and how does it work?The Explainer It involves borrowing money from a broker to buy investments, increasing both your potential gains and losses
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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How the mansion tax will work and who will be affectedThe Explainer New levy due to be introduced for homes worth more than £2m from April 2028 but will it work as intended?
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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The pros and cons of paying off your mortgage earlypros and cons You may not have it hanging over your head anymore, but you will have less money to play with
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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What credit score do you need to get a mortgage?The Explainer Credit requirements may be getting harder to meet
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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How do pension plans work?The Explainer This employer-sponsored savings plan offers employees regular income in retirement
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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What’s next for US interest rates?The Explainer Interest rates inch up
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4 financial planning tips for recent college gradsThe Explainer Start your future off on the right foot
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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What’s the Coast FI retirement formula the internet is so excited about?The Explainer This subset of the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement aims to grant people financial freedom
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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What to know about the trend of betting in prediction marketsThe Explainer Platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi are surging in popularity
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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What to consider if you want to retire abroadThe Explainer Many British retirees may seek warmer climes for their golden years but there are risks to be aware of
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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Does it ever pay for married couples to file separately?the explainer Filing taxes individually can be favorable in certain circumstances
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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What does it really mean to go bankrupt?The Explainer Filing for bankruptcy can result in your debts being discharged or forgiven — but it comes at a cost
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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