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Squirrel savings away in a nicer ISA

On the Money: Act soon if you want to beat the April deadline as providers are offering the best deals right now  Comments
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Is it really true things are getting less tight for Londoners on the money front?

Comment: There's good news for Londoners this week - things are getting better!  Comments
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How to save it...

Here's how to rent movies for less, clean your car on the cheap, travel by train with family and friends at cut-price, chop back on supermarket shopping bills and find music going for a song  Comments

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Hatch a plan for your nest egg

On the Money: Interest rates may be stingy, but the right strategies can still pay off  Comments

Stamp duty date sparks a rush by first-time buyers

First-time buyers spent £2.3 billion getting on the property ladder in December - a 10% rise on the previous month - in a bid to take advantage of the stamp duty holiday which ends next month  Comments

Young face cash crisis

Almost one in five low-earning young people would run out of cash in less than a month if they lost their job, a study has found  Comments

Seeking the right help is key for Londoners in financial pain

Comment: There really are two cities in London when it comes to finances  Comments (1)

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How to save it...

Thrifty tips on sending greetings, getting cashback with your plastic, avoiding costly options when booking flights, and coping with those water bills  Comments
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Move now on a mortgage if you want to unlock the best deals

On the Money: Lenders are already starting to jack up their interest rates, so it's best to start your search right away  Comments

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UK families £7,900 in debt

UK families are typically £7,900 in debt from personal loans, overdrafts and credit cards a report has found  Comments (1)
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Wealthy foreigners push up price of homes in the capital

Some of London's most prestigious addresses, such as Belgravia's Wilton Crescent, are seeing soaring prices as would-be buyers clamour to pour cash into the capital's housing market  Comments (5)

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House prices fall

House prices dipped by 0.2% in January, as analysts predicted that the market could tilt further in buyers' favour over the coming months  Comments
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How to save it...

This week: discount sites on the web, how to stamp on postage costs, ideas for cutting shopping bills, and an app to get you a good deal at the theatre  Comments

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Make it your policy to save on insurance

On the Money: Insiders spill the beans on how we overpay - and what we ought to do  Comments (1)

Gloomy outlook for property market

House prices have failed to record any monthly increase for a year-and-a-half, with the pressure on household budgets and the weak economy expected to push them down even further, a study from property analyst Hometrack has found.

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Feeling the pinch? Then shop around to put your money matters in top shape

Financial planning is crucial to make the most of your cash in these testing times. Lucy Tobin points the way to best deals on debt and saving  Comments

How to save it...

Use gizmos to cut electricity costs, cash in by complaining, answer a cut-price mobile provider's call and log in to lots of free stuff  Comments (1)

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Bank on an account switch to help you save money

The new year means plenty of attractive offers to tempt you to move bank. Annie Shaw explains what you should look out for  Comments
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Top ways to make your savings grow even in these tough times

As the eurozone lurches from one crisis to another, investors are keen to find stability and a decent return. Joe McGrath examines options including ISAs, tracker bonds and even 'peer-to-peer' online lending.  Comments

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Here's how to negotiate the minefield of advice on mortgages

If you're worried that interest rates may rise and leave you short, now is a good time to review your deal, says Rob Griffin  Comments
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22 year wait 'to buy first home'

Low to middle income earners will not see their disposable income approach pre-recession levels until 2020 at best  Comments (2)

Revival choked by banks' reluctance to lend, CML says

A lending crackdown by worried banks will squeeze would-be borrowers this year despite glimmers of revival in December, the Council of Mortgage Lenders has warned  Comments

 

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