Latest articles by Ruth Jackson
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Hotel Adlon, Berlin: what the reviewers said
The Week Recommends Enjoy some pampering at a historic European hotel with an enviable guestbook
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Ryanair compensation: what you need to know
In Depth What to do if your flight is cancelled and what compensation should Ryanair be paying
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Beware the auto-renewal insurance trap
In Depth Shop around every year, says Ruth Jackson, to stop your insurance premiums rocketing up
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10 things to know about the TV licence
Speed Read You might still need a licence even if you don’t have a TV - and nine other facts
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Energy prices: why you need to switch your gas and electricity provider now
Speed Read Making a change can prevent a sharp rise in your bills
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Property Pact: how you can become a mortgage lender
In Depth Make more on your savings while helping first-time buyers get on the property ladder
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Four back-to-school money lessons
In Depth From saving on your credit cards to planning for your retirement
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Everything you need to know about tax-free childcare
In Depth Find out if you are eligible and how much you can claim
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Four things you need to know about your overdraft
In Depth Charges for current account borrowing can be higher than the fees for payday loans
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Should you sell through an online estate agent
In Depth You will most like pay less - but be aware of services you aren't getting, or could end up paying more to get
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How to ask your boss for a pay rise
In Depth Do your research and make sure you are setting out your value to the company
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The three best joint bank accounts
In Depth Whether you are using your account for shared expenses, household bills or savings, here are the best options
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Should you repay your student loan?
In Depth Early repayment only makes sense if you can pay off your loan entirely
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Five facts about debit cards
In Depth Plastic has now overtaken cash as the main way to pay in the UK
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Five ways to get paid to shop
In Depth From cashback on your purchases with plastic to mystery shopping, you can earn money even as you spend it
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Five things to consider when remortgaging
In Depth Make sure you shop around and be watchful of hefty hidden fees
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Five things you need to know about the pension triple-lock
In Depth Some have said the pension up-rating mechanism should be replaced with a double-lock
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Six reasons to ditch your reward credit card
In Depth Most companies charge high interest, offer low-value benefits and can often change terms with little notice
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Why you shouldn't leave buying foreign currency to the last minute
In Depth The pound is likely to remain volatile for a while - and buying in advance can get you a much better deal
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Boost your childrens' savings by finding - and switching - their Child Trust Fund
In Depth Charges are much higher than for Junior Isas so it can be well worth finding any forgotten funds
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The 55% 'death tax' you may not know about
In Depth Benefits paid out after death are often counted towards the deceased's pension allowance
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How to get the best value on your wedding finance
In Depth More and more people are seeking a loan to fund their big day
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Credit card time bomb looms for borrowers
In Depth Many people are lured into zero-per-cent deals but don't make moves to pay off their debt
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The problem with the Bank of Mum and Dad
In Depth Parents have effectively becoming the ninth largest lender in the UK
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