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What’s the first thing you look at when comparing mortgage deals? The interest rate you’re being offered is likely to be among the most important factors.  The interest rate will determine your monthly repayments and the total cost of borrowing, so it’s not surprising this is what many people focus on. Yet, the interest rate

Your home is likely to be one of the largest assets you hold. Yet, as you can’t usually access the wealth tied to property, you might overlook it when making financial decisions.  According to Lloyds Bank (7 August 2026), in July 2026, the price of the average home was just below £300,000. So, when you’re

The government will set out its tax, spending and economic plans for the year ahead and beyond on 28 October 2026 in the Autumn Budget.  The weeks leading up to an Autumn Budget always feature rumours about what might change and how it could affect personal finances. With this Budget being the first for Prime

The amount HMRC is forecast to collect through Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is set to more than double between 2024/25 and 2030/31, according to the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR, 9 February 2026). The good news is that there might be steps you could take to reduce a potential bill. CGT is a tax you

In last month’s article, you read about why it’s often more difficult than you expect to identify scams. With the amount of money lost to fraud rising, being aware of common types of scams could mean you’re in a better position to spot the warning signs.  According to UK Finance (15 June 2026), £1.28 billion

After months of volatility, markets were relatively calm in August, though economic data was mixed. Discover what factors may have affected your investment portfolio throughout August 2026.  When markets opened on 3 August, it was a good start to the month. Falling oil prices led to the Stoxx Europe 600 index, which provides a broad