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Can house price forecasts be trusted?

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Are house prices set to rise or fall? Money writer Neil Faulkner looks at whether property price predictions and forecasts can be trusted.

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How the government plans to help you buy a house

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One of the most significant announcements in last month's Budget involved plans for the government to help people purchase property.

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Blog: Cheap train travel for students

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Are you a student looking to save money on train travel? Here are some great cost-cutting tips from ticketing website Red Spotted Hanky.

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Blog: Should traffic wardens be more lenient?

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MP Eric Pickles has called for traffic wardens to be more lenient. But is this a genuine proposal or party propaganda, asks motor lawyer Jeanette Miller.

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What the 2013 Budget means for you

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Autumn fuel duty rise scrapped, a penny off a pint of beer and help for homebuyers. We round-up Chancellor George Osborne's 2013 Budget and what it means for you.

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Low rates dampen ISA enthusiasm

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Low interest rates have turned this year's ISA season into a damp squib. But don't let poor rates put you off making the most of your tax-free savings.

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Budget calculator tool

Try our handy budget calculator to see how the little things add up

If you’re wondering how much you spend each month on those little bits and bobs, then try our handy cost calculator tool.

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55% fear Budget will leave them worse off

Chancellor George Osborne holding red budget box

As many as 55 per cent of Brits fear they will be worse off after Wednesday's 2013 Budget announcement, with only six per cent confident of benefiting from changes, according to new research by Lloyds TSB.

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Are you a victim of Britain's growing pothole menace?

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The state of Britain's roads is deteriorating and increasing numbers of vehicles are suffering damage from hitting potholes, according to a new report.

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41% of homes sold at a loss

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Around 41 per cent of homes sold since the UK housing market peaked six years ago have sold at a loss, according to new research.

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