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FSCS Protection Explained: Are My UK Savings Safe?

The FSCS protects consumers and pays compensation if banks and other financial firms collapse. Find out how this depositor protection scheme works and how to keep your savings safe.

The FSCS protects consumers and pays compensation if banks and other financial firms collapse. Find out how it works and how to keep your savings safe.

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What happens to your debt after you die?

When someone dies, their estate should be used to pay off any outstanding debts, in a certain order of priority. Find out how to deal with debts after someone dies in our guide.

When someone dies, their estate should be used to pay off any outstanding debts, in a certain order of priority. Find out more in our guide.

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How do mortgage affordability checks work?

All lenders will conduct mortgage affordability checks to ensure you can afford a mortgage, looking at your income, expenditure, existing debts and more. But what do they involve?

All lenders will conduct mortgage affordability checks to ensure you can afford a mortgage, looking at your income, expenditure, existing debts and more.

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UK Help to Save scheme Explained

Help to Save is a Government scheme for those receiving certain benefits that offers a bonus of up to £1,200 on your savings.

Help to Save is a Government scheme that offers a bonus of up to £1,200 on your savings.

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