Article Archives
2018
Published in December 2018
- 25 things to stop wasting money on in 2019
- Cheap rail season tickets: six ways to cut costs
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How do mortgage brokers really choose which deals to show you?
by Guest author
- My side hustle: how Mike Maxwell launched the Football Shirt Collective
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From stars to secret Santas, random acts of financial kindness we love
by Anna Tobin
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10 luxury investments that really pay off
by Rita Lobo
- Companies facing a make or break 2019
- Christmas crimes: how to stay safe this festive season
- Whiplash claims curbed: what the Civil Liability Act means for your car insurance premiums
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How family contracts could help inheritance, aged care and even first time buyers
by Guest author
- My year of ‘life admin’: what I’ve learned
- Will these major countries be richer or poorer in 2019?
- The world's best countries to retire to in 2019
- Why I finally got a credit card
- Clubcard vouchers or Nectar points? How much you’ll save
- Limited company versus sole trader: key tax differences
- End to rip-off overdrafts? Regulator calls for ‘fundamental’ shake-up
- The supplies food banks near you need - and how to donate
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Shared houses: how to manage bills, Council Tax and unexpected costs
by Guest author
- The world's richest empires ever revealed
- Billionaire bonanzas and bombshells: how the super-rich fared in 2018
- 7 financial products that will save you money with minimal effort
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Financial challenge: can I cook Christmas dinner with only yellow sticker items?
by katyward11
- Council Tax hikes explained: why your bill is about to rise
- Virgin Atlantic Reward+ Credit Card: up to 25,000 free Flying Club miles
- Why solar panels could make selling your home difficult
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New Year traditions people believe bring good fortune
by Anna Tobin
- Marie Antoinette's pearl – and other incredible auction winners of 2018
- How the Canadian dollar has changed over time
- Cheap date: find love without breaking the bank
- Review: Christmas breakfast, lunch & dinner for 10 for £70
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Mortgages for older borrowers: who will lend and the risks
by GuyKilty11
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Is Patatam the new place to go for second-hand clothes?
by Sue Hayward
- Incredible treasures discovered in 2018
- The scariest online scams and hacks of 2018
- How the British pound has changed over time
- Multiply: the new app designed to help the self-employed plan their finances
- Fake goods on the rise: how to avoid being caught out
- How taxes raise the cost of beer, petrol, tampons and holidays
- O2 outage: who really runs your mobile network?
- Fake loveMONEY email scam claims ‘your password is about to expire’
- The UK's most unreliable cars
- How to make the most of your student loan, save money on accommodation and going out
- Buy-to-let masterclass: how to spot the next property hotspot
- How do online adverts know what I like? And what can I do about it?
- The cities where people are most and least likely to switch energy deals
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How to future-proof your will and help prevent it from being contested
by Guest author
Published in November 2018
- 26-30 railcard: save 1/3 on rail travel and this time it's here to stay
- Billionaires giving away fortunes to save the world
- Ranked: the world’s best countries to live in
- Why parents keep their kids’ savings accounts secret
- Can you trust Defaqto star ratings? What 5-stars actually means
- Paying for care: a new tool can help you work out how much it will cost
- The world’s biggest economies the decade you were born
- The big-name stores disappearing across America in 2018
- Secret places to move to for a low-tax retirement
- Pension freedoms may be good for your pot but not for your health
- Hawking, Turing or Hodgkin: whose face should be on the new £50 note?
- Opinion: give everyone in their 20s free financial advice
- Eversmart Energy: the cheap energy supplier that pays you 12% interest on credit
- UK train delays and cancellations: how to claim refunds and compensation
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UK's £50 million pledge to Africa and other foreign aid spending
by Anna Tobin
- Inheritance Tax: have cash in place avoid the need for costly loans
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Sponsored post: not all loans are created equal – comparing P2P lending
by Guest author
- Tenant rights: how to spot a rogue landlord
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Working as a student: do I need to pay tax, what on and how much?
by katyward11
- 20 ancient UK coins and what they are worth
- Comparison sites: how to use one when shopping for credit cards, loans, gas or electricity
- Opinion: the law should force banks to combat financial abuse
- Ethical investments: where is your money really being invested?
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Five trendy professions in today's job market
by RobGriffin
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Saving into a workplace pension: all you need to know
by Ruth Jackson
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Buy-for-university mortgages: how to buy a house as a student
by Ruth Jackson
- Trust funds: are they the best way to pass on your wealth and reduce tax?
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Student accommodation: deposits, contracts, bills and scams explained
by Guest author
- The shadow economy: is dodging taxes on cash-in-hand payments acceptable?
- Who made the most money from Harry Potter?
- Big-name businesses disappearing from UK high streets
- Revealed: the world's wealthiest countries
- 15 companies that boomed in 2018, and 15 that tanked
- Adult children living at home: should they pay rent?
- BeRightBack - could a holiday subscription service save you cash on your travels?
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The UK’s most powerful investment funds, from M&G to Invesco to Vanguard
by RobGriffin
- Asda Family Meal Deal: what’s included in the £5 offer
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Credit history: are you financially 'invisible?
by Sue Hayward
- Lifetime ISA: where to get one, savings bonus, age limit & more
- Collective defined contribution pensions: how will they work and could they boost your pension pot?
- Luxury Christmas gifts for the super-rich
- The best student credit cards
- Probate fee changes: loveMONEY readers express their anger
- Opinion: hold the fancy debit card; I want my bank to make me money
- Probate fees: will you pay more as a result of new ‘death tax’ hike?
- Opinion: rare and valuable coins are expensive for a reason
- Energy price cap: millions to save, but could others pay more?
- Celebrities who retired young
- 30 companies that have seen their share price plummet in 2018
- Are these the world's most valuable drinks?
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JISA or SIPP? Best way to save for your child’s future
by Ruth Jackson
- Cash buyers are disappearing - and that's a problem for all of us
- Halifax offering to pay off your mortgage for you in new competition
- The best credit builder credit cards
- How to save £1,300 on your grocery shopping
Published in October 2018
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Essential insurance in your 20s: cover for tenants, students, travellers and more
by Anna Jordan
- Opinion: why can’t credit card companies be honest about interest rates?
- Warnings raised over ‘murky’ online property auctions
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Passing on your wealth: your rights if you're married, cohabitating or have children
by katyward11
- Shocking business decisions backtracked due to people power
- How to manage your finances whilst getting a job, clearing debt, renting, travelling, going out and buying a home
- NS&I Premium Bonds: how to buy, cash in, claim lost prizes and more
- Autumn Budget 2018: give yourself a Budget Day makeover
- Budget 2018: what it means for you
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Sponsored post: how you can invest in Fuzzy Brush
by Guest author
- Opinion: 3 key issues Hammond's Budget left out
- Autumn Budget 2018: what to expect in today's speech
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Tenant rights: what you should know about contracts, deposits, rent rises, repairs and more
by Anna Jordan
- Lost savings, ISAs and pensions: our own absent-mindedness is costing us
- Saving money on gas and electricity: could robots help us beat rogue suppliers?
- Postgraduate student loans UK: how much, how to apply and when you'll repay
- Revealed: countries making the most money from international arms sales
- Terminal illness: what financial steps to take and help available
- App security: what some banks are doing to beat scammers
- Incentives on mediocre credit cards are a waste of time
- Got a complaint against a financial firm? You could be in line for a bigger payout
- The star names scammers use to try to steal your money
- 12 reasons why there’ll be another financial crash, 12 reasons why there won't
- Fake Amazon and TripAdvisor reviews: how to stay clear
- Why is the mortgage market so slow with technology?
- Buying a home: how to avoid 'moving day' shocks
- Student loans: tuition fees, maintenance, grants and repayment plans explained
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The world's biggest media companies and the brands trying to steal their audience
by Rich Jones
- Workplace pensions clear first big hurdle – but the there's another one just around the corner
- Tandem Journey Card: a credit builder card for your holiday
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Venture Capital Trusts (VCT) and Enterprise Investment Schemes (EIS): risks, tax relief and more
by Guest author
- 16 countries in 11 months: how we quit the day job and went travelling
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Inheritance Tax: should you give your kids their inheritance early?
by GuyKilty11
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Writing a will: why I’ve just finished my third
by Sue Hayward
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These billionaires showed they were going to be successful from childhood
by Rich Jones
- Keeping on top of your finances while buying a home, getting married or having kids
- Why I'm a prime example of the self-employed pension problem
- Save money on a new mobile phone: Apple vs Android, contracts and spreading the cost
- Electric cars: running costs, Government grants and cheap charging
- Social media classifieds: giving away a shed on Facebook cost me hundreds
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Case study: getting fired for alcoholism devastated my finances
by katyward11
- Royal Bank of Scotland launches Savings Builder Account paying 1.5%
- The world's most expensive boarding schools
- World-class products you didn't know were made in the US
- What would be the benefits of going completely cashless?
- Opinion: it’s time all shops scrapped 'best before' dates
- Christmas savings: how the right credit card pays you to shop
- Millennial money myths: why giving up coffee won’t get you on the property ladder
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I saved £187 by ditching my car for a month
by katyward11
- OVO Energy: get a discount by not speaking to your supplier
- Food fraud: how fake meat, milk, tea and olive oil makes it into your kitchen
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Cohabiting and splitting up... what it means for your money
by katyward11
- How I finished my Christmas shopping early – and saved
- The best joint bank accounts in the UK for bills, earning interest and rewards 2018
- Mobile phone roaming charges: best providers and cheapest bolt-ons
- Rip-off Britain: these 10 things are cheaper abroad
- The world's most valuable companies
- A UK tax expert reveals the 10 simplest secrets to paying less tax
- Billionaires' biggest business blunders ever
- My Community Bank: the credit union that’s topping the savings best buy tables
- Luxury and alternative investments: can they make you money?
- Wealthsimple review: the robo-adviser investment platform with a human touch
- Cheapest supermarket: Aldi could cut prices in response to discount rival Jack’s
- M&S Mobile, Pay, Go app: in and out the shop in 40 seconds
- The universities and degrees that lead to the highest salaries
- “I suffered a burnout”: how mental illness can affect your finances
- 8 ethical investment funds that could make the planet and your wallet a better place
- 070 phone number scams: regulators to cap cost of premium rate lines
- Experts reveal the world's best countries to retire to
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World-changing products discovered by accident
by tombelger
- Online safety: avoid phishing, identity theft, hacking and other scams
Published in September 2018
- New regulations for landlords in 2018: HMO licences, eviction changes, mortgage relief cuts and more
- Insurance renewals: why can't insurers be honest?
- Got a property or bank account abroad? You’ve got until the end of September to tell HMRC
- Opinion: We need to stop tenants being overcharged
- Regulator ruling may ‘pave the way’ for more dodgy investment compensation claims
- Goldman Sachs launches Marcus savings account in the UK
- Are Facebook "Like and Share" competitions really fair?
- Vehicle leasing scammers targeting drivers on Instagram
- The UK's most expensive and cheapest towns and cities to live in
- Investors offered chance to support most ‘diverse’ firms
- Top Cash ISAs for transfers in 2018/19
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I tried to claim Universal Credit: here's why I don't think it's fit for purpose
by Miriam Carey
- Doorstep scammers: tips for protecting yourself and elderly parents
- Could plumping for a passive fund be a long-term mistake?
- Tesco opens budget store called Jack's: can it rival Aldi and Lidl?
- Canadian Dragons' Den contestants who went on to make millions
- 30 iconic companies struggling under the Trump administration
- Opinion: shareholders have a duty to be activists
- House of Fraser collapse: is it time to ditch gift cards?
- Microsoft Office ‘Unable to Verify Subscription’ email scam: how to spot and report
- Cash advances: the ATM mistake that’s costing us more than £400,000 a day
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Why is it so hard to open a current account with M&S Bank?
by Sue Hayward
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Does shopping at outlet malls actually save you money?
by Sue Hayward
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Moneyfarm: the investment ISA platform that does the work for you
by Ruth Jackson
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Promotion: the rising cost of funerals
by Guest author
- How to help your child pay the bills at university
- 10 best places to retire in the UK
- Rich countries where people are facing a poor retirement
- Lloyds to close 15 more branches: full list of affected banks
- Discounts for over-60s: loveMONEY readers say they should stay
- John Lewis struggles show we must act now if we want to save the high street
- Thinktank slams discounts for over-60s
- Government launches ‘Help to Save’ account: could you benefit?
- Cold calls: how to stop nuisance phone calls
- Digital mortgage brokers: will you save money on your home loan by getting advice online?
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ASDA last supermarket to withdraw price guarantee scheme: how will shoppers save in future?
by Miriam Carey
- Trade Union Congress to call for a four-day working week – do you agree?
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How loyalty costs us over £800 a year
by Ruth Jackson
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Cardnet glitch sees thousands double charged
by Miriam Carey
- Opinion: Government needs to act now on the leasehold scandal
- 24 people who were born poor but went on to make billions
- Buying your first home: saving money after moving in
- From DIY gear to used cars: the best time of year to find a bargain
- Poll: how often do you use your emergency savings fund?
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Airlines ‘pad out’ schedules to avoid paying compensation
by Ruth Jackson
- Why the downfall of TSB is nothing to celebrate
- How to buy your first home
- These nine countries are getting richer and richer
- Buying your first home: Stamp Duty, solicitors fees and other additional costs
- Supermarkets of the future: what it’s like to shop at Sainsbury’s ‘till-free’ store
- NS&I Premium Bonds: how winners and prizes are picked
- How and where to get a mortgage as a first-time buyer
Published in August 2018
- Help to Buy: how it works, whether you’re eligible and how to pay it off
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Is your child due a £2,000 windfall?
by Ruth Jackson
- How to buy your first home with friends or siblings
- Shared ownership schemes: how they work and how to apply
- Ryanair changes baggage rules again: new charges and small cases no longer free
- Can you afford to buy? Mortgage deposits explained, including family and guarantor help
- How to become a buy-to-let landlord
- Apprenticeships, bursaries and training schemes: where to find them
- Ethical pensions: investment policies, switching and performance explained
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Bedroom bounty: how I made £470 on my old belongings
by katyward11
- Saving for your first home: best bank accounts and strategies
- Opinion: there's a strong case for three-year tenancies
- Safe deposit boxes: how to get one, costs and considerations
- How to get a mortgage when you have bad credit
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Nannies and employment law: payroll, pension and taxes explained
by Guest author
- Opinion: it’s too difficult to invest your money ethically
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New Zealand bans foreigners from buying homes: should the UK follow suit?
by Ruth Jackson
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Banks warned not to blame scam victims
by Ruth Jackson
- Poll: should employers be banned from asking your current salary?
- Why mortgage arrears are set to rise – and Base Rate isn't to blame
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Could the 'Care ISA' be the solution to aged care costs?
by Ruth Jackson
- Why just opening a spam email could open the door for fraudsters
- Opinion: insecure, low-paid jobs should not count towards employment figures
- Opinion: a decade of misery for train commuters - yet prices set to rise once again
- Student finance: how to make your maintenance loan last longer
- The surprising way this couple cleared their debt in just two years
- Energy efficiency ratings help no one if we can’t trust them
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Opinion: why we need to ‘spend a penny’ on our public toilets
by Sue Hayward
- UK's best and worst banks revealed
- Should you be fined for taking your children on holiday during UK term time?
- Opinion: we need to tell prospective students the truth about student debt
- Before Brexit: Britain's biggest exports may surprise you
- Property down valuations - what does it mean and what can you do about it?
- Should businesses help their workers manage their money?
- Emma: new budgeting app promises to help fightback against bank charges
- These people made a fortune from trash
- Beyond: could price comparison help cut funeral debts?
- Pocket money: how much should I give, when and how?
- How I nearly fell for a basic phishing scam
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Saving money on cycling: buying a bike, maintenance and getting Government help
by Guest author
- Property investment: all you need to know about the buying process
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Overseas pension transfers: regulation, taxes and scam risks explained
by Guest author
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Star Bargains: could you save money at the online discount supermarket?
by Ruth Jackson
- Secrets of the world's largest mines
- Should you ditch Amazon? LoveMONEY readers aren’t going anywhere
- Opinion: time to ditch my Amazon habit
- Rich countries with the highest number of poor older people
- 30 businesses that are booming under the Trump administration
- What today's Base Rate hike means for your savings, mortgage, pension and more
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Starting a business: how I got backing for my backpack idea
by RobGriffin
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Rent out your car: providers, what you could earn, insurance issues & more
by Sue Hayward
- Burned in the USA: foreign companies that failed to conquer America
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Britain's luckiest treasure hunters of the 21st century
by tombelger
Published in July 2018
- Mind-boggling mega-mergers that were stopped in their tracks
- Faster Vouchers: Tesco ‘to make Clubcard coupons available on demand’
- Fresh scam warnings ahead of Tax Credit renewal deadline
- Freelance working: ‘gig economy’ victims or empowered professionals?
- Stocks and shares: 10 tips for first-time investors
- Brexit and business poll: 3 in 4 finance bosses think firms will be worse off
- 17 surprisingly dangerous jobs
- Britain's oldest companies still open for business
- Cheap gardening tips, from tools to seeds, plant food and weeding
- Retiring abroad? Your pension, tax and healthcare could be affected
- Switching from smoking to vaping: what to buy and how to save money
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How risky are your investments? What ‘conservative’, ‘balanced’ and ‘aggressive’ actually mean
by Guest author
- Banks could be forced to pay a minimum interest rate on savings accounts
- Electric cars that keep their value: Renault Zoe, Hyundai IONIQ and more
- Premier League Fixtures: what’s the cheapest way to watch your team?
- "I used the money from Britain’s Got Talent to launch my own business": Phil Neale on 'social alarm clock' Snoozle
- These are America's luckiest-ever treasure hunters
- 20 incredible skyscrapers set to soar over city skylines soon
- Starling Bank’s vertical debit card: contactless payments, security concerns and alternatives
- Buying your first home with Rent to Buy and Right to Buy
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America's biggest exports ranked
by tombelger
- The 30 biggest British private companies
- Internet of things: security concerns over cheap IoT toys and gadgets
- The broadband lessons we need to learn from Andorra, Latvia and Madagascar
- Investing fees: time for firms to be clear on what we're paying for
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Avoid tenant issues: how landlords can spot and avoid troublesome tenants
by Anna Jordan
- Amazon Prime Day UK 2018: best deals and how to take part
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Santander Mobile Banking App: what's it like to use for current account holders?
by Reena Sewraz
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TSB mobile banking app review: what's it like to use for current account holders?
by Reena Sewraz
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Halifax Mobile Banking app review: what’s it like for current account holders?
by Reena Sewraz
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NatWest Mobile Banking app review: what’s it like for current account holders?
by Rita Lobo
- First direct mobile banking app review: what's it like to use for current account holders?
- Barclays Mobile Banking app review: what's it like to use for current account holders?
- Buying your first home in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
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10 items you're spending too much money on
by Guest author
- How Lewis Hamilton made his millions and how he spends them
- 30 jobs that no longer exist
- Why the death of the first-time landlord has been exaggerated
- Visa text messages: new security measure could replace your old password
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Glint: are you better off paying with gold?
by Anna Jordan
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Debt and relationships: why I hid my £10,000 debt from my partner
by katyward11
- Are electric vehicles cheap or practical enough to make us get one?
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Your rights: being chased for debt or money you don’t owe
by katyward11
- You can find a mortgage via Amazon's Alexa - but do you really want to?
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How to cut plastic waste and save money
by Ruth Jackson
- Oracle founder and billionaire Larry Ellison's net worth, businesses, and homes in Hawaii, Malibu and San Francisco
- How to spot a fake £2 coin: the Mary Rose, Britannia and more
- Opinion: Housing Ministry farce must end now
- Raisin: does it offer the best interest rates and security for your savings?
- From missed payments to moving around a lot, what damages your credit report
- 9 countries that are set to get poorer very soon
- The dos and don'ts of working as a freelancer, from finding work to paying tax
- Paying for the NHS: would you support a rise in National Insurance?
- Opinion: property wealth is still the best answer to the care crisis
- Buying a second home? Here’s what you need to watch out for
- The countries that will rule the world in 2050
- The most disastrous takeovers of all time
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Incredible rags-to-riches story of a self-made millionaire
by Abi Harman
- Opinion: we’ve got to do more to protect people undergoing IVF
Published in June 2018
- Cheap car insurance? Your no-claims ‘discount’ isn’t that important
- New loveMONEY newsletter launching in July
- Brexit: loveMONEY readers increasingly worried it will leave us worse off financially
- Trapped customers: loveMONEY’s consumer champion takes on TSB and wins
- M&S food offer for two: best options this week
- From the average income to nuisance callers, how well do you know the UK?
- Asda meal deal: what you can get for £10 Extra Special offer
- Brexit two years on: how have your pension and investments been affected?
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Cheap birthday ideas: can I celebrate my boyfriend’s big day for free?
by katyward11
- Tesco to scrap Brand Guarantee scheme: what it means for shoppers
- How to set up power of attorney
- My 2018 challenge: Have I saved a grand yet?
- What should the bank branch of the future look like?
- The most expensive building in your country
- Rental fraud and holiday scams spike: how to stay safe
- My home insurer punished my loyalty with a £700 penalty
- Bill shock: challenging your provider, staying out of debt and cutting your costs
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England’s 30 poorest towns and cities revealed
by tombelger
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Setting up my small business: Amanda Hodges and Puddy Pooch
by RobGriffin
- Are you savvier than most? See how you stack up against loveMONEY readers
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Medical marijuana: is now the time to invest?
by RobGriffin
- Graph of the day: where the super-rich stash their cash
- Opinion: It makes absolute sense to legalise and tax cannabis
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Opinion: 7 things that leaving London taught me about money
by katyward11
- Moneybox app: the easiest way to invest in stocks and shares?
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How I set up my own business: Magdalena Marsden and Cocoa & Heart
by RobGriffin
- 15 surprising ways North Korea could become rich
- Opinion: we need a Government-backed mortgage lender
- Data breaches: should companies be doing more to protect our personal information?
- Massive spike in mobile app fraud
- Help make loveMONEY better – share your views
- Co-op World Cup Meal Deal: two pizzas and beer for £5
- What to do when a family member dies: taxes, probate and inheritance explained
- Supermarket saga: Tesco's rise, fall and return to profit in pictures
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Millions of people missing out on free pension cash
by Ruth Jackson
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‘There’s a pension scandal looming, but no-one’s doing anything about it’
by Guest author
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Being a carer: I quit my job to look after my mum
by katyward11
- What to do if you’ve been mis-sold a solar panel loan
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A third of people have bought fake electricals online
by Ruth Jackson
- Give us your view: what’s to blame for the decline of the high street?
- From planes to PCs, the world's market-leading companies
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Visa blackout: are you owed compensation?
by Ruth Jackson
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Sponsored post: give poor returns the red card
by Guest author
- Tourist taxes: 4 in 5 loveMONEY readers say they’re a rip-off
- Tesco Clubcard revamp: last chance to bag maximum value at Café Rouge, Pizza Express and more
- Landlords: how to cut your buy-to-let costs and fees
- Defined benefit pensions: should you transfer?
- Valuable 50p coins: how to spot a fake Kew Gardens coin
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Pension advice: be careful what you pay for
by Ruth Jackson
- Accidental landlord guide: all you need to know about insurance, rights, costs and more
- Tesco Direct closing down: furniture, toys and garden products 50% off
- Opinion: this is one money-saving tip that’s just not okay
- TSB IT chaos: loyal customers letting banks off the hook
- What it costs to study at the world's best universities
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Pension withdrawals: four tax-free ways to access your retirement savings
by Guest author
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Pension cold calling: Government introduces ban to stop scammers
by Anna Jordan
Published in May 2018
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Financial Challenge: what can I learn from my 80-year-old mother?
by katyward11
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Woodford fund goes from bad to worse
by Ruth Jackson
- Tiny companies worth more than global giants
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How to double your investment returns
by Ruth Jackson
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Pension clawback: my employer takes a cut of my pension and I can't stop them
by AlexWright1
- Ryanair ‘free tickets’ scam: how to tell WhatsApp message is fake
- Inside Ocado’s warehouse, where robots pick your groceries
- Cheap and free things to do this May Bank Holiday
- Airmiles credit cards: qualifying for the welcome bonus is harder than it looks
- Ulster Bank to produce ‘upside down’ sterling bank notes
- Supermarket deals: Bank Holiday barbecue special
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GDPR: what it means for you, your data and your emails
by Guest author
- Buy your wine, beer, vodka, gin, rum, pimms and whisky for less
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Famous British brands that are foreign-owned
by Anna Tobin
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Council Tax soars by up to 563%: worst hit areas revealed
by Ruth Jackson
- Chip app review: savings rates and bonuses, how to invite friends and more
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New rules on broadband advertising: what it means for you
by Ruth Jackson
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Da Vinci Choice: is this anti-fraud bank card worth it?
by Anna Jordan
- Britain’s 4 most-hated services: how to complain and win
- The best UK fixed rate mortgages 2018
- PPI compensation: how to claim, deadline and the new Plevin rules
- How to claim compensation for mis-sold packaged bank accounts
- The countries that make the most cars revealed
- Savings: high interest accounts if you’ve got £1,000
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Three things to do before going into drawdown
by Ruth Jackson
- TalkTalk launches broadband ‘flash sale’: will you save?
- Legal & General ‘GIRL Fund’ launched: should you invest?
- The countries that make the most money from tax
- Surprisingly valuable things from the year you were born
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New label helps you avoid plastic packaging
by Ruth Jackson
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Speeding fines: how to challenge and beat unfair tickets
by Ruth Jackson
- MOT test: pass and fail rules, diesel vehicle changes and new checks explained
- Savings: high interest accounts if you’ve got £2,000
- Savings: high interest accounts if you’ve got £10,000
- Islamic and Shariah-compliant finance: what you need to know
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Pensions: why your pension pot needs to be 75% bigger to retire in comfort
by Ruth Jackson
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Advertorial: how to invest in retirement homes
by Guest author
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Insurance premiums to fall for loyal customers
by Ruth Jackson
- TSB scam emails and texts – how to spot a fake message
- 25 things that have gone up in price way more than inflation in the UK
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This woman's royal memorabilia collection has taken over her entire home
by Abi Harman
- 25 things that have gone up in price way more than inflation in the US
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Funeral costs explained: from pre-paid plans to coffins, direct cremation and more
by Ruth Jackson
- From student debt to costly weddings: my biggest spending regrets
- Cheapest cars to own – including fuel, insurance, tax and servicing
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IQPlanner: can I make money through travel blogging?
by Anna Jordan
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Sainsbury's / Asda merger: Aldi and Lidl join supermarket price war
by Ruth Jackson
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Tax refund 'absurdity' as pensioners overcharged £305m by HMRC
by Ruth Jackson
- £10,000 for 25-year olds: pros and cons of the ‘citizens inheritance’ explained
- Financial challenge: can I learn to trade stocks and currency?
- The ‘citizens inheritance’: should we give £10,000 to every 25-year old?
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Selling your home? 20 things buyers want to see
by Ruth Jackson
- Sharing your data online: how to stay safe
- Paper share certificates: how to transfer them cheaply online
- Ratesetter review: peer-to-peer lender's best rates, risks and more
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The online companies killing off household names
by tombelger
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Sainsbury’s/Asda merger: should you invest in supermarkets?
by RobGriffin
- Ffrees customers: payments in and out of account hit by ‘technical issues’
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Promotion: Investing for your own special day
by Guest author
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Opinion: rise in ill workers shows it's time to take a sick day
by Ruth Jackson
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DVLA 'vehicle tax recalculation' scam – don't be fooled by these refund texts!
by Anna Jordan
- TSB IT problems: why we all need a backup financial plan
Published in April 2018
- Opinion: The National Lottery risks goodwill and good causes for good profits
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TSB IT chaos: bank offers interest rate rise on current account and waives overdraft fees for April
by Anna Jordan
- Technology everyone wanted the year you were born
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TransferWise Borderless account and card: features, fees and alternatives
by Anna Jordan
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Online and smartphone app games - how to restrict your kids' spending
by Ruth Jackson
- Online and mobile banking glitches: what to do and your rights when something goes wrong
- First direct replaces £100 switching bonus: Expedia vouchers, Bose headphones and more on offer
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Facebook investment scams: how to stay safe
by Anna Jordan
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Opinion: retirement time bomb awaits Generation Rent
by Ruth Jackson
- 118 118 Money’s ‘no interest’ credit card: what’s the cost?
- Regular, fixed-rate or instant access: the best children's savings accounts
- Households can't pay for energy: what to do if you're currently in debt
- Opinion: saving for a house or holiday? Savings accounts won't get you there
- LOQBOX review: free credit repair tool launched, but are there better alternatives?
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Entrepreneur ISA: should new businesses get a Government bonus?
by Anna Jordan
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Financial challenge: are product testing websites worthwhile?
by Anna Jordan
- Funding Circle review: peer-to-peer lender's best rates, risks and more
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Innovative Finance ISA: what it is, how it works, rates and providers
by Reena Sewraz
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Mental health and finance: delayed grief cost me £17,000
by katyward11
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New mortgage targets pensioners with interest-only deals
by Ruth Jackson
- Lloyds, Bank of Scotland and Halifax cut perks in current account clampdown
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Workplace pensions: 5 ways the Government can improve auto-enrolment
by Anna Jordan
- Sainsbury’s changes lunchtime meal deal in response to sugar tax
- Fake jobs: the scam that makes you work for free
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Sponsored post: time to think outside the bank?
by Guest author
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Tesco Pay+ app: extra Clubcard points and even more benefits
by Anna Jordan
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Making Tax Digital: your questions answered
by Guest author
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Bought a car? How to minimise depreciation
by Guest author
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Car insurance renewal: last year's premium figure had gone up and I didn't know why
by Sue Hayward
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Car insurance: save £100s by rejecting auto-renewal
by Ruth Jackson
- Top online pop-up advert scams and how to avoid them
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Pension strategies: is guided drawdown a good way to stretch cash
by Ruth Jackson
- 'Insolvency Service' phone scam targets those already in debt
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Avios Rewards customers to be moved to British Airways Executive Club
by Anna Jordan
- Sugar tax: cost, drinks affected and more
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British companies 'a bargain', says investing star Woodford
by Ruth Jackson
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Tax deadline 2017/18: use your tax-free pension, capital gains, ISA allowances and more
by Ruth Jackson
- Sainsbury’s trials Nectar Points revamp: all you need to know
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easyMoney IFISA: how do its 4% and 7.28% Innovative Finance ISAs compare?
by Anna Jordan
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Opinion: why buy-to-let landlords are here to stay
by Guest author
- The best airline and airmiles credit cards
- Opinion: best buy fixed-rate savings are a risky option
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Promotion: How to increase your home’s kerb appeal
by Guest author
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Robo advisor Moneyfarm launches pension: what you need to know about costs, investments and risks
by Ruth Jackson
- How better understanding risk can boost your investments
Published in March 2018
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Opinion: smaller buy-to-let landlords won't be around in 20 years
by Anna Jordan
- Rare £2 coins: how to spot valuable two pound coins in circulation
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Opinion: finally a regulator that’s found its teeth
by Ruth Jackson
- Balance transfer cards: pay off your debt with no interest and low fees
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Best airport deals at Heathrow, Stansted, Manchester, Glasgow Gatwick and more
by Sue Hayward
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Autism: costs, benefits available and more
by katyward11
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Plastic deposit return scheme proposed: what we know so far
by Ruth Jackson
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WeSwap: can this travel money card really offer the best currency exchange rates?
by Ruth Jackson
- Saving money: how slashing my bills is proving harder than I thought.
- Opinion: rising car insurance premiums should worry us all
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Benefit entitlements: the £10,500 help we didn’t know about
by katyward11
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Tax relief error could see Government come after pensions
by Ruth Jackson
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Burglary: insurance tips to better protect your belongings
by katyward11
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Rachel Riley talks being self-employed, managing money and more
by Anna Jordan
- Opinion: Right To Buy needs to change
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Payday loan: the two-minute mistake that cost me £600
by katyward11
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Cheap supermarket deals: Sainsbury’s cuts 1,000 prices
by Ruth Jackson
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Discount Tax refund: investors owed £15 million
by Ruth Jackson
- 8 new scams to watch out for: Royal wedding cons, bogus Brexit investments and more
- The world’s best and worst cities to live in
- The world’s happiest and unhappiest places to live in 2018
- Russian oligarchs buying up the world
- How haggling and switching saved me £570
- Santander 'suspicious activity' text message scam – how to stay safe
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National Savings & Investments: how NS&I works, why rates are lower and more questions answered
by Ruth Jackson
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Microsoft phishing scam: how to stay safe
by Anna Jordan
- Opinion: we need massive change to tackle financial illiteracy
- Product testing scam promises free iPhones and other fake gadgets
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Opinion: Government is wrong to think we need 1p and 2p coins
by Ruth Jackson
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Ryanair increases fees on seat reservations and priority boarding
by Anna Jordan
- Opinion: The Spring Statement failed the working poor
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ISAs: It’s Time To Bust The Myths
by Guest author
- Shpock: is the boot sale app really better than eBay and Gumtree?
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Morrisons voucher scam: fake 'chance to win £500' offer doing the rounds
by Ruth Jackson
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Students: 10 quirky ways to make money and boost your CV
by Guest author
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Holiday spending: use these credit cards for Avios, cashback, 0% purchases and other perks
by Anna Jordan
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Cheap groceries: shopping like an 80-year-old saved me £360 a month on food
by katyward11
- 25 things the UK leads the world in
- The world's most incredible inventions that never took off
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Career change: how I went from engineer to entrepreneur
by Anna Jordan
- Why women face serious financial disadvantages
- New estate agent Nested guarantees homes sale: is it worth the cost?
- 'Debt collectors are wrongly targeting me: what can I do'
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NS&I cuts rates on three-year bonds: here's how to earn a better rate
by Ruth Jackson
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Financial challenge: spending exclusively with small businesses for two weeks
by Anna Jordan
- Opinion: Don’t throw savvy customers under the bus
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Ofcom sets out new rules to help you escape slow broadband speeds penalty-free
by Anna Jordan
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Inside the extraordinary $100,000 goodie bag for Oscars nominees
by Abi Harman
- Old £10 note deadline: one day left to spend Charles Darwin paper banknotes
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March price hikes: phone contracts, stamps & more
by Ruth Jackson
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'Millions' hit with illegal credit card charges
by Ruth Jackson
Published in February 2018
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Identity theft: what's your worth on the dark web?
by Ruth Jackson
- Your everyday items worth much more money than you think
- The most common old items you just can't let go of
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How TV show Fixer Upper spawned a multimillion-dollar empire
by Anna Tobin
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Does having your own savings make you a ‘financial cheat’?
by Sue Hayward
- Opinion: May’s energy price cap will hit savvy switchers
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Who gets your pension when you die?
by Ruth Jackson
- Opinion: time to scrap Vehicle Excise Duty
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Credit scores: lifting the lid on the reference agencies
by Ruth Jackson
- Opinion: we really don’t need Big Brother to watch us work
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Council Tax bands: check yours and see if you are due a reduction
by Ruth Jackson
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NOW TV: cheapest ways to get access
by Anna Jordan
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YouSpotProperty: earn big money and Amazon vouchers for finding abandoned gardens, garages and homes
by Emma Lunn
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Beauty Pie UK review: can you save on designer makeup and beauty products?
by Ruth Jackson
- Opinion: customer service hardly matters anymore
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Beatrix Potter 50p colour coins: what the new 2018 versions look like
by Anna Jordan
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Frugal food: eating for less by using yellow stickers, apps and more
by Anna Jordan
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Self-employed heading for pension disaster
by Ruth Jackson
- The major investment mistake too many people make
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Pensions firms warned over defined contribution schemes
by Ruth Jackson
- Self-employment: the problem with late payments and how to solve it
- Amazon voucher scam, fake order confirmation emails and more: top Amazon cons
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Tesco Express shoppers warned to check bank accounts
by Ruth Jackson
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These 30 companies have the happiest employees in America
by Anna Tobin
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Referral schemes: make money from your friends and family
by Anna Jordan
- Bitcoin investing: I sold up for a huge profit – here's what I learned
- 'Are my ISA savings protected if my broker goes bust?' loveMONEY reader questions answered
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The supermarket own-brand rip-off
by Ruth Jackson
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Investment fees: retire sooner by ditching rip-off costs
by Guest author
- Pension drawdown: securing the best income in retirement
- Hike Corporation Tax to boost Government coffers: loveMONEY poll
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Tesco 'to rival Aldi and Lidl with discount store plan'
by Anna Jordan
- Opinion: mortgage timebomb is going to go off – and it’s not just lenders’ fault
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Waitrose reveals new loyalty scheme to replace 'Pick Your Own Offers'
by Anna Jordan
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The cheapest cars to insure in 2018
by Ruth Jackson
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Opinion: first-time buyers are repeatedly failed by our Government
by Anna Jordan
- 'Can I get out of the contract with my estate agent?' loveMONEY reader questions answered
- Rare £10 banknotes: how to spot a valuable old tenner
- Tax hikes: how likely are they and how much will they raise?
- Ingvar Kamprad: how IKEA's enigmatic founder became a billionaire
- The US states with the happiest and unhappiest workers revealed
- 0203 code phone number scammers: how to stay safe from this phone scam
- How to avoid the cowboy builders (and how I got Mum's money back)
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The true cost of investing in popular funds
by Ruth Jackson
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House of Multiple Occupancy: how buy-to-let can still yield 8.9%
by Ruth Jackson
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Everyday products with a UK premium
by Ruth Jackson
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The Playboy Mansion's owner who made a fortune reviving classic brands
by Anna Tobin
- Jaw-dropping, award-winning new superyachts you have to see
Published in January 2018
- Bruce Halle: the accidental tyre billionaire who refused to give up
- 'How do I sell shares?' loveMONEY reader questions answered
- Opinion: It’s wrong to sell loans using gimmicks
- My wife and I don't feel right claiming compensation after a car accident
- Opinion: Charities are right to return the Presidents Club money
- 'Is it time to sell UK shares?' loveMONEY reader questions answered
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Stealth Tax: older savers with endowment and whole-of-life policies could lose £841 million
by Anna Jordan
- These countries have the best global reputation
- HSBC text message scam: ‘unusual login on your account’ – how to spot it's fake
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Property register could be a criminal hit list
by Ruth Jackson
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Yellow sticker offers: when can I grab discounted items from my supermarket?
by Ruth Jackson
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Amazon tops customer satisfaction survey, offers £10 discount
by Ruth Jackson
- Peer-to-peer lending: Zopa reopens to new investors
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The UK's best jobs revealed
by Abi Harman
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Gold: the pros and cons of investing in the precious metal
by RobGriffin
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Morrisons named the cheapest supermarket in 2017
by Ruth Jackson
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'UKPC' parking fine scam email: how to stay safe
by Ruth Jackson
- WhatsApp 99p lifetime subscription scam: how to stay safe
- YouTube: how to quit your job and earn thousands making videos full-time
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The best value holiday destinations
by Ruth Jackson
- Are supermarket loyalty schemes on the way out?
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Promotion: how to get 20% of your pet insurance premium back
by Guest author
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The best UK two-year fixed rate mortgages 2018
by Reena Sewraz
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The best UK five-year fixed rate mortgages 2018
by Reena Sewraz
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The world's best business schools and what it costs to study at them
by Anna Tobin
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Inside the new $1 billion US embassy that Donald Trump won't visit
by Abi Harman
- Beat Blue Monday and get out of debt
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NatWest text scam – how to stay safe
by Anna Jordan
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The world's best countries to retire to in 2018
by Anna Tobin
- How much countries could make by legalising marijuana
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What is the gig economy and how can you make money from it?
by Ruth Jackson
- Limited company buy-to-let mortgages: what you need to know about rates, loan size and affordability
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Buy-to-let: challenges and opportunities for landlords in 2018
by Guest author
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Opinion: rip-off card fees will simply be replaced with more dodgy charges
by Ruth Jackson
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Open Banking: what is it, when does it start and how will it benefit me?
by Anna Jordan
- 5p bag charge to be extended, coffee cup tax on the cards
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How I moved to France and set up a successful business
by Anna Jordan
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When is the PPI Deadline?
by Ruth Jackson
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Share tips: where the experts are investing in 2018
by RobGriffin
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Frontier markets: should you invest in Argentina, Sri Lanka or other developing countries?
by RobGriffin
- Waitrose voucher scam on WhatsApp: how to tell it’s fake
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Rising minimum wage could lead to job losses
by Ruth Jackson
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The world’s most amazing buildings at risk of falling down
by Anna Tobin
- Opinion: not all pensioners should get the Winter Fuel Payment
- My £1,000 New Year’s challenge
- Your 2018 money questions answered (mostly)
- Best ways to pay off Christmas debt
- How to stop being broke
- North Korea’s financial secrets exposed