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Food inflation eases – but remains over 17%

The figures come ahead of the official inflation rate on Wednesday, which is tipped to show the main consumer prices index (CPI) measure slipping sharply
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Should I transfer my pension?

The length of time it takes to transfer a pension has increased by a third in two years, but it could still be worth switching

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Britain no longer heading for recession this year, says IMF

The International Monetary Fund said the UK is now heading for growth after a turbulent few years

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Inflation status

Enter items you buy into the search bar to see how the price has changed. You can narrow it down to goods like fruit and beer or services like hotels and dental treatment.

This tool uses the CPIH measure of inflation, which is based on the consumer prices index and factors in housing costs too.
Data is from www.ons.gov.uk

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5 things to do if your fixed-rate mortgage is ending
Mortgage & Property

116,000 fixed-mortgage deals to end

Thousands of people have just days to prepare for an increase in their monthly payments – here’s what to do next
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Pensions & Retirement

‘I’m struggling to pay my bills, should I opt out of my NHS pension?’

‘I’m a nurse that is struggling to pay my bills, is opting out ever a good idea?’
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Tax

Is a pay rise from £50,000 to £55,000 worth the extra tax?

While passing up the opportunity of a pay rise might sound odd, higher tax bills could mean you take home less
Banking & Saving
Best notice savings accounts
Banking & Saving

Best notice savings accounts

If you can afford to lock your money away with a notice period, here are your best options
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Banking & Saving

Earn up to 7% on regular savings

Looking for a new home for your savings? We list the top accounts
Best fixed-rate savings accounts
Banking & Saving

Best fixed-rate savings accounts

If you want reassurance that your interest rate won’t change, a fixed-rate may be your answer
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Bitcoin is rallying – but why?

Bitcoin hit a new high after Credit Suisse was rescued by UBS in a Swiss government-brokered deal. But how risky is crypto? We take a closer look
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The stock market is your best bet if you want to try to beat rising inflation
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What is the lifetime pensions allowance?

The tax-free allowance was previously frozen until 2028, but now the chancellor has erased it entirely
Private pensions

How much should I pay into my pension?

Nine in ten workers are saving less than needed for a decent standard of living in retirement
A £100k pension pot is likely to give you an annual income of less than £5k a year
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Should you cash in your pension once you reach the age of 55?
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‘Should I buy national insurance years to top-up my state pension?’

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Mortgage & Property

House prices hit record high in May

The average home jumped £6,647 to reach a new record of £372,894 in May, Rightmove figures show
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To rent or to buy? Sorry, but there’s no debate

‘The benefits of renting are so lacklustre it feels laughable to suggest anyone would choose to rent if they could afford to buy’
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Remortgaging

Five things to do now if your mortgage term is ending

What’s next for fixed rate mortgages that are due to end this year?
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If you want to consolidate credit card debt, it’s worth considering a balance transfer
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How to consolidate debt

A step-by-step guide to managing debt
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Why buy now, pay later could ruin your future mortgage

Buy now, pay later’s popularity has soared among young people – but are they aware of the risks?
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Best credit cards for poor credit

Including what can affect your credit score and how you can improve it
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Should I repay my debts or save?

Got debt? Weigh up whether it’s better to pay it off or save
Insurance
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Car insurance

Eleven tips for getting cheap car insurance

The secrets of cheap car insurance quotes
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Car insurance

Six things that affect your car and home insurance

How much do you really know about how insurance quotes are calculated?

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Consumer rights

Nine things to check before booking your next holiday

With 2023 holiday bookings spiking, we take a look at the latest travel rules
Income & Budgeting
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Family finance

Electric cars vs petrol: which is cheaper?

Amid high energy prices and tax bills for EV drivers, is electric still good value?
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Tax

Use our tax calculator to work out your take-home pay

Use our calculator to find out how how much tax you pay
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Nine ways to save money on petrol

Motorists can get more out of the government’s 12p cut by employing these clever habits
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‘Is it possible to avoid the child benefit charge?’

A quick pensions hack could save you thousands

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