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Latest insights into what's going on behind the headlines, and what you can do to make your cash work harder for you from the money.co.uk team:
8 savvy saving tips for Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Savers will need to prepare to make sure they get the best deal.
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How the unchanged base rate could impact your savings
The Bank of England decided to hold the base rate at 5.25% for another month.
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How to save £500 in one month for last minute Christmas shopping
Savings challenges are going viral but do they really work?
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Children’s savings rates have increased by 160% in a year
It’s important to review your child’s savings pot so you can get the best deal.
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Interest rates are dropping on fixed-rate savings but there are still deals available
Top deals have been pulled from the market and providers are assessing their rates on longer-term accounts.
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6 easy ways to track your savings each month
The key to savings success is to keep a close eye on your progress
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What are Regular Savings Accounts?
A regular savings account can be a great place to save for a big purchase. This guide explains what you need to know about regular savings accounts.
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Withdrawing Cash Abroad
This in-depth guide explains the different options available for accessing cash abroad, how much each one costs and how to avoid excessive fees.
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Tips for Travelling on a Budget
Do you love to travel but need to save money? Follow these top tips for travelling on a budget.
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How To Start Your Emergency Fund
An emergency savings fund can be a godsend when life sends you a curve ball. Here’s how to start an emergency fund for those urgent unexpected bills.
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Should You Pay in Local Currency?
When spending overseas, you might be asked if you want to pay in the local currency or sterling. We explain why choosing the local option can be cheaper.
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How to Avoid Tourist Scams When You Travel
It’s easy to fall prey to tourist scams in an unfamiliar country. Protect yourself and your loved ones by reading up on holiday scams before you go.
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Research and reports
At money.co.uk we don't just report the news, we also carry out our own research and investigations to help make better sense of personal finance. Here are our latest reports:
Wages plummet as cost of living crisis batters household budgets
Wages are continuing to plummet in real terms, chalking up the biggest fall in more than a decade.
Read MoreBenefits to bricks, our personal finance expert responds to new announcement.
If you’re covering Boris Johnson’s “Benefits to Bricks” announcement, then the following comments from James Andrews, personal finance expert at Money.co.uk, might be of interest:
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Half term holiday chaos
This week, widespread cancellations and delays at UK airports have frustrated holiday plans for thousands of Brits, with providers Tui and Easyjet hit hardest by the disruption.
Read MoreCost of living bites hard into food budgets
New data reveals 80% common grocery items have risen and just 20% that have gone down in price in the last 12 months.
Read MoreWorkers with more than one job could now miss out on state pension entitlement
Part time workers up and down the country could be stripped of their state pension entitlement under new plans laid out by the Department for Business Education and Skills (BEIS).
Read MoreUniversal credit changes: Here's what you need to know
The government has been slowly moving households who receive Working Tax Credits, Child Tax Credit and similar benefits to Universal Credit through a mandatory migration process.
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