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‘Costly mistake’ that some holidaymakers are making when travelling abroad
Holidaymakers are being caught out unexpectedly when tipping, paying taxi fares and shopping at local retailers, Be Clever With Your Cash said.
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Self-made people ‘holding estimated £40.7bn in under-utilised cash savings’
Santander UK, which published the research, suggested that financial education should be embedded into apprenticeship schemes.
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Self-made workers ‘unsure how to manage their savings’
One bank has called for financial education to help workers better invest their savings
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NS&I British Savings Bonds rates slide
The Treasury-backed savings provider said the changes are in response to the wider market.
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Home buyer mortgage demand expected by lenders to soften over summer months
Households are adjusting to ‘ongoing cost pressures’, one finance expert said.
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Financial gripes ‘have reached highest level since PPI scandal aftermath’
Fraud and scam complaints have hit a record level, the Financial Ombudsman Service said.
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Bank of England wants you to decide what goes on the next banknotes
Noteworthy events in history could be depicted on notes
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Bank of England seeks views on theme for next series of banknotes
A consultation will be open until the end of July.
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Any cut to cash Isa allowance ‘may not prompt savers to boost their investments’
There has been speculation that plans to reduce the annual tax-free cash Isa allowance could be announced later this month.
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Average UK house price dipped by 0.8%-month-on-month in June, says Nationwide
The softening in price growth may reflect weaker demand following stamp duty rises at the start of April, Nationwide Building Society said.
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Doing this can help reduce your car insurance by hundreds of pounds
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Some car insurance customers ‘shaving over £200 off renewal quotes by haggling’
Which? has suggested some ways to try to haggle money off the price of insurance renewal quotes.
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The simple act that could save £200 on your car insurance renewal
A survey commissioned by consumer group Which? found that around six in 10 motorists had haggled with their insurer
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Rise in number of mortgage approvals to home buyers in May, says Bank of England
The increase in mortgage approvals for house purchase was described as a ‘welcome breath of fresh air’ by one housing market expert.
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How to save money on your family holiday this summer
Here’s where to stay, where to eat and how to avoid hidden charges
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Warning for sellers as one in five homes sits on market for six months
Sellers ‘may have to wait a long time’ to achieve their desired price
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22% of homes on market ‘have been sitting there for over six months’
House sellers are being urged to ‘be realistic’ with their pricing, with more properties generally on the market for buyers to choose from.
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More people could get help to navigate their financial lives, says regulator
The Financial Conduct Authority is aiming to reduce the ‘advice gap’ so that people have timely access to the help they need.
