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Jan 11, 2018

Living standards finally hit pre-crisis highs

Living standards have finally climbed above their level before the financial crisis a deca...

Nov 23, 2017

‘Average pay won’t recover to its pre-crisis peak until 2025’ – think tank

Consumers’ confidence in their personal finances has fallen to its lowest level since Ap...

Sep 20, 2017

Housing costs have trebled in the last 50 years

Living standards continue to fall as Britain’s families spend a greater percentage of th...

Jan 30, 2017

UK’s mini living standards boom ends

Fast-rising inflation has put an end to the UK's mini boom in living standards, according ...

Sep 15, 2015

YourMoney.com Mailbag: How do I know if I can afford to retire?

Dear YourMoney.com, I don't know when I should retire. I always thought I'd stop working ...

Mar 05, 2015

Income back to pre-recession levels but growth in living standards sluggish

Average household income is back to the same level witnessed before the recession in 2007 ...

Jun 30, 2014

Cost of ‘essentials’ up 28 per cent from 2008

The cost of maintaining a minimum standard of living in the UK has risen 28 per cent since...

Apr 14, 2014

Growing numbers will spend inheritance on living costs

A growing number of Britons expect money they bequeath will go towards the day-to-day livi...

Apr 11, 2014

One in seven will retire with no personal pension

One in seven people planning to retire this year has no personal pension provision, accord...

Mar 27, 2013

Transport costs biggest drain on household budgets

Basic living costs are eating up more than half of consumers' monthly spend, with transpor...

Feb 25, 2013

Elderly living costs soar 25% in five years

The living costs of those aged over 75 have increased by nearly 25% over the last five yea...

Jul 10, 2012

Working families running to a standstill

The amount a family of 4 needs to live an acceptable standard of living has risen twice th...

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Oct 17, 2018

Inflation dip means pensioners to get an extra £221

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Oct 17, 2018

PPI claim loophole revealed: why you could be owed thousands more

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Oct 17, 2018

UK’s lost pensions total £20bn: how to track yours down

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Oct 16, 2018

Another small energy firm goes bust: should you be fleeing the ‘Big Six’?

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Oct 16, 2018

Compensation cap for financial complaints to double to £350k

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Oct 16, 2018

A guide to Sharia savings accounts

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The all important September #inflation figure (2.4%) means #pensioners will receive an extra £221 a year in state… https://t.co/gQHtulwzPx
1.6 million lost pension pots worth nearly £20bn could be sitting unclaimed, says @BritishInsurers - find out how t… https://t.co/4qpnfSscS3
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