Personal Finance
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Can solar panels save you money?
The Explainer Demand for renewable domestic energy is rising as Iran war threatens surging prices
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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What will happen to UK energy prices in 2026?
The Explainer Energy bills set to drop in April, but households warned to prepare for higher costs later this year due to impact of Iran war
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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What is happening with mortgage interest rates?
The Explainer Hopes of rate cuts this year have been hit by tensions in the Middle East
By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Last updated
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How to prepare your finances for rising inflation
The Explainer Conflict in Iran is expected to push up prices and bills but people can fight back
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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How travel insurance works if your holiday is disrupted by conflict
The Explainer The Iran conflict has highlighted how travel insurance will and won’t help stranded holidaymakers
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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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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