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One in seven to rely on state pension

One in seven people retiring this year will depend on the state pension as they have no other pension, research finds

Pensions | 22 May 2013
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Be prepared: tips for driving aboard this half-term

If you're driving on the Continent this half-term, here are a few tips from the Post Office to make sure your trip is safe and trouble-free.

Travel Insurance | 21 May 2013
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Eight ways to give cold callers the cold shoulder

As Citizens Advice urges Ofcom to ban financial services from cold calling clients, we bring you some top tips to stop cold callers in their tracks.

Savings | 21 May 2013
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London growth continues to boost property prices – ONS

Rapid growth in London property prices continued to drive the UK national average according to data from the Office for National Statistics.

Mortgages | 21 May 2013
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Women taking career breaks could see pension reduced by £5k a year

The quarter of all British women who plan to take a break from their career over the next decade could see a "dramatic" reduction in their pension pot.

Retirement | 21 May 2013
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Households need extra £600 a year to maintain living standards

The average UK household will need to cough up an extra £603.53 a year just to maintain their standard of living, says a new report.

Retirement | 21 May 2013
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Bank of Ireland axes rate increase for 1,200 borrowers

Bank of Ireland has given a reprieve to around 1,200 mortgage customers who were expected to be hit with an increased mortgage rate.

Tracker | 21 May 2013
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UK inflation falls to seven-month low

UK CPI inflation has fallen to 2.4% in April, a larger-than-expected drop from the 2.8% figure recorded in March.

Savings | 21 May 2013
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Scottish independence will force up mortgage rates, Treasury warns

Scottish mortgage lenders could be forced to raise rates if the United Kingdom breaks up, the Treasury has warned.

Mortgage Basics | 21 May 2013
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Tax credit claimants warned over scam emails

People who claim tax credits are being warned about scam or "phishing" emails sent out by fraudsters in the run-up to the renewal deadline.

Tax | 21 May 2013
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EU exit would be 'loss/loss' scenario for UK - Goldman

There would be no winners and only economic losers should the UK exit the European Union (EU), according to Goldman Sachs.

Investments | 21 May 2013
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High inflation hits UK economy by £10bn, report finds

High inflation has hit the UK economy by £10bn over the past three years, according to a report from Ernst & Young (E&Y).

Savings | 21 May 2013
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Tuesday newspaper round-up: RBS, Oil prices, Apple...

Cable urges RBS to lend more to SMEs; Oil price probe reaches Glencore; Apple to face tax grilling.

Investments | 21 May 2013
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Tech shares: should you follow the hype?

Investors are showing interest in technology shares again. We look at the potential for returns in the sector.

Investments | 20 May 2013
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Gangnam Style, movies and botox: Asia's investment themes

Before South Korean singer Psy burst onto the UK music scene with infectious hit Gangnam Style, few people had heard of K-pop, or Korean pop music.

Investments | 20 May 2013

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