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Increase mortgage repayments or pension contributions?

Wondering whether it’s better to overpay your mortgage or increase your pension contributions? See our guide for the potential benefits and downsides of each option.

Overpaying your mortgage and boosting your pension contributions each have various pros and cons, but which one could be right for you?

How to finance your home improvement project

In this guide we’ve listed some of the different ways you can finance your home renovation project. Read more to find out which method is is best suited to you.

In this guide we’ve listed some of the different ways you can finance your home renovation project. Read more to find out which method is best suited to you.

Has your local bank branch closed? Here’s what you can do

The UK has seen many bank branch closures in recent years. Discover some of your options if your local bank or building society branch is closing down.

The UK has seen many bank branch closures in recent years. What can you do if your local bank or building society branch is closing down?

Can you use a current account for savings? Pros and cons explained

Although you could use a high-interest current account for your excess money, you can usually get a better return from a savings account. Read more on the pros and cons.

Although you could use a high-interest current account for your excess money, you can usually get a better return from a savings account.

Mortgage Guides

Mortgage valuations are not in-depth surveys How to pay off your mortgage early What is an offset mortgage? What income can I use for a mortgage application? What is a standard variable rate?

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Savings Accounts Guides

How are my savings taxed? How to find lost Premium Bonds Depositor protection schemes – what would happen if a bank goes bust The difference between AER, gross rate & net rate An introduction to investment platforms Help to Save Explained

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ISA Guides

How do ISA transfers work? The rules on inheriting ISAs Should I invest in an ISA or my pension? What ISA season is and why it matters for your savings

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Banking Guides

How does a current account overdraft work? What is a standing order? Cash cards and debit cards explained Seven steps to getting (and staying) overdraft-free

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Credit Card Guides

What is a minimum payment on a credit card? Beware of credit card cash advances! Booking a holiday using a credit card What is an APR? Guide to the Consumer Credit Act How does credit card interest work

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Loans Guides

Cooling off periods explained How to improve your credit score How debt impacts your credit score Guide to payday loans How to get a guarantor loan Are you in the dark about your partners finances Should I use a loans broker

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Retirement Guides

Should I invest in an ISA or my pension

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Business Guides

Take out a commercial property mortgage or rent? How does being self-employed impact your finances? How do bridging loans differ from commercial mortgages A simple guide to asset finance

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Travel Guides

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Money Guides

The rules on inheriting ISAs

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