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    We all have a vested interest in seeing NS&I rediscover its mojo

    The government-backed bank has lost its reputation over payments to the bereaved, but the Treasury – and taxpayer – should be praying it can recover

    Fri, 27 Mar 2026

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    The three numbers that could help your own dad foil the ‘bank manager’ scammers

    Sun, 22 Mar 2026

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    Take a few holiday-let snaps to avoid damaging your good time

    What do you do if you are charged for damage to a property that you didn’t cause? Here’s how to avoid it

    Sat, 14 Mar 2026

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    The new tax regime has clear winners – but they’re not taxpayers

    Banks, software makers and accountants are all rubbing their hands as Making Tax Digital prepares to go live

    Sat, 7 Mar 2026

  • Iona Bain
    FCA is on a crusade to put the brakes on rip-off car sales

    The Financial Conduct Authority’s redress scheme for up to 14m drivers could be a road to chaos

    Sat, 28 Feb 2026

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    Don’t trust ChatGPT’s pension advice. It’s likely to be double Dutch

    Too many of us are turning to AI for retirement tips, when the bot can’t always tell whether it’s gathering information from Britain or the Netherlands

    Thu, 12 Feb 2026

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    Unpaid actors want their pound of flesh

    When does volunteering become work? Two recent tribunals prove the answer is far from simple

    Wed, 11 Feb 2026

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    Borrowers face debt trap over credit score squeeze

    Improving your credit score can unlock cheaper borrowing but remember that providers also promote credit cards

    Sat, 31 Jan 2026

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    One in six women are abused financially. Two simple banking changes could help

    Altering the terms and conditions of joint accounts and being more aware of how victims are manipulated through their finances could make all the difference

    Thu, 22 Jan 2026

  • Iona Bain
    Gifting a family home? Don’t forget the taxman and council

    Inheritance tax and the cost of care need to be considered if passing on a property to a relative

    Fri, 16 Jan 2026

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    Tax filing is going digital but taxpayers remain in the dark

    Self-assessment taxpayers are about to be pitched into a new regime, but many remain unaware of the change

    Sat, 3 Jan 2026

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    Unbiased pensions advice is about to be harder to come by

    The closure of the retirement adviser directory, run through the government-backed MoneyHelper, will remove a vital service

    Sun, 14 Dec 2025

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    Family trusts to protect your legacy may not be safe

    From April 2027, unused private pension pots will fall inside the inheritance tax net for the first time

    Sat, 6 Dec 2025

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    Resale apps and fast fashion are putting charity shops out of business

    Online sellers and cheap clothes are prompting second-hand stores to close their doors, depriving bargain hunters of the joy of rummaging for treasures

    Sat, 22 Nov 2025

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    Testosterone helps women too, but they pay more for it

    The gap is growing between what women are charged and what men pay for the same products

    Sat, 15 Nov 2025

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    Klarna member benefits give credit cards a run for their money

    The online shopping network has launched a membership plan with enticements such as fertility tracking

    Thu, 30 Oct 2025

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