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Savings
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How to NEGOTIATE YOUR BILLS

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5 savings challenges to kickstart your savings

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What is an ISA and Which One Do I Need?

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Loans & credit
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How to Ditch Debt: Take Back Control of Your Money

Avalanche or Snowball Method? How to get your debt down to nothing and keep your financial goals thriving!
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How to Recognise Financial Abuse

Financial abuse is a form of domestic abuse. It can be very subtle and is a process of controlling a person and their finances by restricting access to their savings and monetary funds or even controlling their spending entirely. It can happen to anyone of any age and can be part of other types of abuse.
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Credit: The Different Types and How To Use It Responsibly

This post is sponsored by Klarna UK. *From 15 July 2026, new Klarna Pay in 3 and Pay in 30 days agreements are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Borrowing more than you can afford or paying late may negatively impact your financial status and ability to obtain credit. 18+, UK residents only. Subject to status. Ts&Cs and late fees apply.
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Property
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Help To Buy ISA - What You Need To Know

A refresher for existing Help to Buy ISA holders: how the 25% government bonus works. The ISA closed to new savers in November 2019 and was replaced by the Lifetime ISA.
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Lifetime ISA (LISA) - What You Need To Know

The Lifetime ISA explained: save up to £4,000 a year with a 25% government bonus for a first home or retirement, who is eligible and when withdrawals are penalty-free.
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Help To Buy Equity Loan - How Does It Work?

How the Help to Buy equity loan worked: the deposit, government loan and mortgage split, fees after year five, eligibility and repayment. The scheme is now closed to new buyers.
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Investing
Guides to help you get the best returns on your money

Protect Your Finances From Scams: What To Look Out For

Scammers are getting craftier — so much so that they can sometimes be challenging to detect. To protect your finances and personal data, this article breaks down the most common scams we've encountered and how to spot them before you give anything personal away.
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How To Grow Your Net Wealth To £100,000 In 10 Years

How investing £635 a month could grow to around £100,000 in 10 years at a 5% average return, plus a beginner's guide to stocks, funds, ETFs and bonds.
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4 Myths Around Investing That Simply Aren't True

Four investing myths debunked: that you need lots of money to start, should sell when markets fall, need lots of time, or can only invest in stocks.
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STUDENTS
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How You Can (Actually) Manage Your Money as a Student at University and Beyond With a Budget

How to budget as a student: setting and sticking to a budget, what a typical student budget looks like, what to do if money runs short and the best student deals.
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UK Student Loans - How Do They Work?

How UK student loans work in 2026/27: who is eligible, tuition fees up to £9,790, maintenance loans by where you live, and repayment thresholds for Plans 1, 2, 4 and 5.
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Pensions, wills & retirement
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What Is Redundancy?

You've been let go of your job and offered a redundancy package, but what does that mean? This article will explain.
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What To Do With Multiple Pensions: Step-by-Step for Gen Z

Worked more than one job? Contributed to multiple pensions? In this article, we discuss how you can trace your old pensions so you know where you're at with your retirement savings.
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'A Pension Gives you Options'...But Where Do I Even Begin?

A 23-year-old asks an early retiree about pensions: what a pension is, why it gives you options, what happens when you claim it, and advice for people in their twenties.
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parenthood
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Women Are Underpaid and Over It

We’ve all heard of the gender pay gap, right? We know it exists, we know it’s wrong, but do we actually know what it means? For women, for employers, for the economy?
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6 Essential Tips To Teach Kids About Money and Personal Finance

Discover essential tips for parents to teach kids about money management and personal finance, including fun activities, budgeting strategies, and helpful resources. Empower your children with the financial skills they need for a secure future.
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How To Prepare For Your Child's Future

How to plan for your child's financial future: child benefit, tax-free and free childcare, Junior ISAs and children's savings accounts, and making a will.
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WEDDINGS
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TRAVEL
Guides to help you get the best returns on your money

Go on Holiday for £99? Testing the Viral Wowcher Mystery Holiday

Curious about the viral £99 Mystery Holiday deal? We tested it out! Read about our experience, the costs involved, and whether it's worth it for budget travellers.
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Best Ways To Save Money In London

Want to enjoy seeing the sights of London but don't want to break the bank? This article has you covered.
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6 Ways To Make Train Travel Cheaper

With train fares on the rise, here are 6 ways to combat these price hikes and keep your travel bill low when travelling by train.
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