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Do funeral plans save you money?

Retired couple

Funerals are expensive, so many are opting for pre-pay packages to spread the cost. But are they worth the money? Here’s what you should know.

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Why are personal loans so cheap at the moment?

Loan

The newspapers may have been full of economic doom and gloom over recent months, but the picture for Britain’s borrowers is much brighter.

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Sock drawer Brits' top hiding place

Sock drawer

The sock drawer is the top hiding place for valuables at home, according to new research by Confused.com. But is your safe place a safe bet for thieves?

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Find your lost and unclaimed money

Rainbow and a pot of gold

It's easy to lose track of old bank and savings accounts, premium bonds, pensions and life insurance policies. Find your lost and unclaimed money.

 

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Act fast to snap up an early bird cash ISA

ISA egg

With the new tax year getting underway, there’s no time like the present to take action and make the most of the increased cash ISA allowance.

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Annuity delays could cost pensioners £2,840

Nest containing a broken egg

Delaying buying an annuity in the hope of receiving significantly better rates could cost pensioners as much as £2,840, new research suggests.

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What the 2013 Budget means for you

Chancellor George Osborne holding red budget box

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

Piggybank by a stack of pound coins

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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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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Families cut back to save cash

Father and son counting pennies

New research shows how family finances can be stretched when children come along. But parents are being urged not to scrimp on cover to protect their loved ones should the worst happen.

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