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Fears pensioners would go on spending sprees following the introduction of pension freedoms have been allayed as retirees show they're cautious with their money.
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Mortgage rates jump to near two-year high
Two-year mortgage rates have hit their highest level since July 2016, analysis has revealed.
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BLOG: Income squeeze likely to improve faster than expected
Retail sales data was weaker than expected while inflation dropped by more than anticipated. Given the economic data, there is good news for the hard-pressed consumer.
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ScottishPower latest to hike energy bills for a million users
ScottishPower is the latest energy provider to announce a price hike as it’s revealed nearly a million customers will see bills rise by up to 6.9%.
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Car and home insurance costs fall
Average quotes for car and home insurance policies all fell over the first quarter of 2018, according to the AA’s British Insurance Premium Index.
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Mortgage lending becoming riskier and cheaper, Bank director warns
Mortgage lenders' increased risk-taking could be a cause for concern to the wider economy, the Bank of England’s director for financial stability strategy and risk has warned.
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Quarter of a million households face energy bill hike
As England basks in sunshine today, you may not be thinking about your energy costs. But almost 250,000 households face a £200 jump in energy bills in the next three months.
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Why you may want to rethink pension pot consolidation
Bringing all your pension pots in one place provides holders with fewer charges and ease of management. But here are some reasons why you may want to keep them separate.
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MPs call for property confiscation orders for rogue landlords
Vulnerable tenants need greater legal protection from revenge evictions and rent increases, so they can complain to landlords about repairs and maintenance without fear of reprisals, according to MPs.
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Can disruptive tech future-proof your investment portfolio?
From blockchain to robotic workforces, tech is transforming every aspect of the world. Companies unprepared for the tidal wave of disruptive change are likely to be swept away.
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PPI complaints soar 40% in just six months
Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) complaints rose to 1.55 million in the second half of 2017 – the highest level in four years, according to official data.
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Tough trading conditions see March retail sales shrink
The Beast from the East kept shoppers away from the high streets which resulted in a fall in retail sales in March, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
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HSBC relaxes criteria for its premier account
HSBC has announced changes to its premier account, including a reduction in the annual income required for applicants.
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Finally, some savings accounts beat inflation
The UK rate of inflation came in at 2.5% for March, which means finally, a number of longer-term fixed rate savings accounts match or beat it.
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Overhaul of pension tax relief proposed
The Royal Society of Arts is proposing reforms to the current system of pensions tax relief, including a flat rate of tax credits and incentives for the self-employed.
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BLOG: Interest rate risk looms large for bonds
Market forecasters have consistently, and unsuccessfully, predicted the demise of a bond bull market for three decades. But in the Brexit aftermath, investors should take stock of fixed income allocations and consider whether interest rate duration risk is being appropriately compensated.
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