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Fraud where fake QR codes are stuck onto parking machines across the country is on the rise where unsuspecting drivers end up paying out hundreds of pounds for a few hours’ parking Most car parks have the option of contactless technology or even dedicated apps so drivers can quickly pay to park without having to […] Th
You can get an interest-free overdraft and a welcome bonus with the account Starling has launched its first-ever student bank account, just in time for the new influx of young adults heading off to university this Autumn. The digital bank has added extra features for students, including an overdraft and welcome offer.
If you have more than one pension, combining these into one can make looking after your retirement money simpler and it may cut your costs too Thanks to auto-enrolment, most people working now are automatically signed up to a new pension whenever they move jobs. These don’t follow you if you then change jobs so […] The
The podcast to help you make the most of your money This week on Cash Chats, host Steve Alderton is joined by Deputy Editor of BeCleverWithYourCash.com Amelia Murray to talk about the latest rise in the energy price cap. The headlines say 4%, but what does this mean? What does it actually cap and can […] The post Cash
There are millions of lost pensions in the UK, frequently private ones set up by an old employer and forgotten about when people move jobs. This is how to track them down Thanks to auto-enrolment, many people may have several small pension pots and if these aren’t kept up to date, and you don’t let […] The post How to
There is no set number you need for your credit score to get a mortgage, but usually the higher your score, the better chance you have of being accepted at a competitive rate While it would be nice to have a figure to aim for, every lender has its own rules around credit scores and […] The post What credit score do you
You can start claiming your state pension when you reach state pension age and if it’s a private pension, from 55, but when and how you claim your pension is up to you. Taking your pension earlier means you have access to the money but this also means you’re starting to use up your retirement […] The post How to claim
The podcast to help you make the most of your money This week on Cash Chats, host Steve Alderton is joined by Editor of BeCleverWithYourCash.com James Andrews to talk about the latest rise to inflation. It’s up from 2.6% to 2.9% – but what does this mean to you? Should you care? James explains why […] The post Cash Cha
Changes to the Starbucks scheme means that you’ll need to earn more points to get the rewards If you’ve got Starbucks Rewards, there are some big changes coming next month which means customers will have to spend more to get the freebies. Plus, if you’ve already built up a stash of stars, you’ll want to […] The post St
Everyone from Etsy sellers to tradespeople, landlords, café owners and online designers could save time and possibly money with the right business business bank account. Here are some of the best Whether you’re just starting out or decades into your business career, the right current account can just make everything ea
The average household will pay £1,723 a year, mostly as a result of the price of gas The energy price cap is rising by 4% at the next price cap, going up by £60 per year for the average household. This will increase bills by around £5 per month. This only applies to those who […] The post Energy price cap to rise by 4%
The latest news to help you get the most from your savings account. Here’s our monthly update sharing changes at leading UK savings accounts, as well as some of the articles you might have missed on the site. September’s savings news Easy access rates on the up Spring, owned by Paragon Bank, has launched a […] The post
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