Personal Finance
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What are annuities and how do they work?
The Explainer Annuity purchases are on the rise as retirees shelter themselves from rising bills and inheritance tax changes
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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How student loans work and when you need to repay them
The Explainer Graduates are growing increasingly frustrated about high levels of debt
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Last updated
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How safe are your savings in the bank?
The Explainer The Financial Services Compensation Scheme protects up to £120,000 per person for each 'authorised institution' or banking group
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Last updated
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The pros and cons of tapping your 401(k) for a down payment
pros and cons Does it make good financial sense to raid your retirement for a home purchase?
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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Premium Bonds prizes: all you need to know
The Explainer The lottery savings bond is popular but savers will be disappointed at another rate cut
By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Last updated
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Waspi women see state pension changes claim rejected by government
The Explainer Labour initially planned to ‘retake’ decision not to compensate women but have reaffirmed original choice
By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Last updated
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Six ways to boost your finances in 2026
The Explainer It’s not too late to make a new year’s resolution to finally get organised money-wise
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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What the new Making Tax Digital rules mean
The Explainer A new system will be introduced from April to overhaul how untaxed income is reported to HMRC
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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Could a part-and-part mortgage help you on to the property ladder?
The Explainer Combining repayment and interest-only mortgages could become more popular as part of a push towards more flexible lending
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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What new cryptocurrency regulations mean for investors
The Explainer The Treasury and the Financial Conduct Authority aim to make the UK a more attractive and safer place for crypto assets
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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The cost of Christmas: how to make seasonal savings
The Explainer Many households will be looking to keep their Christmas costs down this festive season
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Last updated
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How your household budget could look in 2026
The Explainer The government is trying to balance the nation’s books but energy bills and the cost of food could impact your finances
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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How to invest in the artificial intelligence boom
The Explainer Artificial intelligence is the biggest trend in technology, but there are fears that companies are overvalued
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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How the clock change could impact your finances
The Explainer The winter months can be more expensive but there are ways to keep your costs down
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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