People planning to attend gigs and major events may not get the coronavirus-related cover they are expecting, Which? is warning. It is urging people to check the small print on policies. Around three in 10 people told the consumer group they would now be more likely to pay for ticket insurance, after the pandemic led […]
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THE property market has been hotting up lately – but moving home can be expensive. The average cost of upping sticks is nearly £9,000. 7 The property market has been hotting up lately – but moving home can be expensiveCredit: Getty Here’s how to make the cost of your move not quite so bricks ’n’ […]
The “nil rate” stamp duty threshold has been halved, in what could be the start of more normal levels of activity returning to the market. With the threshold having now fallen from £500,000 to £250,000 in England and Northern Ireland buyers who missed Wednesday’s deadline could end up paying thousands of pounds more than they […]
FOR most young people, going to university is the first big step towards adulthood, but getting finance and loans in order can be daunting. But don’t worry, we’ve broken down everything you need to know about student loans including which dates you can expect your payments. 2 Students will need to start repaying their loans […]
More than a third (35%) of people have low or no confidence in their financial abilities, a survey has found. Financial jargon and complex terminology leave 30% of people finding financial products and services confusing, according to TSB’s money confidence barometer. People who lack confidence in their finances could be missing out on seeing their […]
ARE the latest fuel price hikes driving you mad? The cost of running a car has increased by nearly 20 per cent, with petrol up from an average of £1.06 a litre to £1.27 since last May. 6 Make driving miles cheaper and fuel go further for less with our cash-saving tipsCredit: Getty With most […]
Monzo has been issued with a formal warning after breaching banking rules by not providing bank statements to 143,000 former customers. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has also written to Bank of Ireland NatWest and Virgin Money reminding them of banking rules which state that any customer or small business closing an account must […]
IT’S warm out and there’s nothing better than a nice cool drink. Sales of reusable insulated drinks bottles have been rapidly increasing as many of us do our bit for the environment. 9 Here are some DIY drinks to keep you cool on the goCredit: Getty So with temperatures still high, here are some DIY […]
HOMEBUYERS racing to beat the stamp duty holiday should beware of falling into negative equity, experts warn. Property prices have soared with 95 per cent mortgages on offer. 1 Homebuyers racing to beat stamp duty holiday should beware of negative equityCredit: Alamy But values could fall when the tax break ends this month. Two in […]
KICK-OFF is finally here for Euro 2020, a year late. England are in with a great chance of going all the way. 8 From booze deals to BBQ bargains – here are our top tips to enjoy the EurosCredit: Getty And I have everything you need to enjoy it, from deals on booze to BBQ […]