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Bank of England maintains UK interest rates

The Bank of England has announced its decision on UK interest rates, and has once again decided to maintain rates at 0.5%.

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Brits still trying to save money wherever they can

New research suggests that the majority of Brits are still trying to save whatever money they can, despite growing pressure on their finances.

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What are the best balance transfer options?

Debt is a hard thing to shake off and it can quickly mount up if you have a high interest rate to pay on top of the borrowed amount.

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ISA, ISA, baby! Your guide to tax free savings

The ISA deadline is fast approaching and with only a few months to go until the 5th April, it’s time to start thinking about tax-free savings and which is the best ISA option for you over the next financial year.

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Parting can mean regaining financial independence

The cliché handbook says that February is the month of Valentines and proposals, but unfortunately love won’t always follow the script.

Read More | Added 18 hours ago | Comment

More Brits joining Neighbourhood Watch schemes

More Brits are choosing to join their local Neighbourhood Watch scheme, in an effort to stay safe and make new friends. Figures have shown that the number of customers declaring membership of a Neighbourhood Watch scheme when getting home insurance quotes increased by 38% in 2011.

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Majority of young people failing to save for retirement

The vast majority of young people are failing to save for their retirement, choosing instead to use their savings for a deposit on a house.

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Eight million Brits missed bill payments in 2011

Eight million Brits missed a payment for a bill in the last 12 months, with credit card payments the most commonly missed. That is the finding by research carried out by Moneysupermarket, which found that one in six people missed a payment for at least one bill during 2011.

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More Brits predict a house rise than fall in 2012

Nearly a third of people think that house prices in the UK will rise in the next 12 months – more than those who think prices will fall.

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Child benefit reforms too complex

Government reforms to the child benefit system could be too complex to implement, a tax body has warned.

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