Finance

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Couple living on cruise ship as it makes 'more sense' than paying mortgage
Angelyn and Richard Burk say that living on a cruise ship makes "financial sense" to them as it is "cheaper" than paying for a mortgage, after they left Seattle for a life at sea in May 2021
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From roast dinners to Greggs - how much favourite items could rise by explained
Inflation is increasing at a rate that many in the UK have never seen before, and shoppers can’t help but notice the rising prices of items they hold dear
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Martin Lewis urges everyone with a mobile phone to send two texts to cut bills
Martin Lewis has said it is vital to act now to cut down your phone bill, and you can do so by texting two key phone numbers which could potentially save hundreds of pounds a year
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'I'm spending £20k on a new bathroom - but won't help my brother out with cash'
One man is frustrated by his brother's request for financial support as he was about to fork out on a new bathroom for his wife's tenth anniversary gift - others have sided with him
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UK house prices fall again - down 3.2% from last year peak, says Nationwide
Even though this may sound like positive news for buyers, Nationwide says that it is "too early" to tell whether the housing market had started to recover after the infamous "mini budget" last year
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Martin Lewis issues 8-week warning to phone users ahead of huge price hikes
Martin Lewis has said that nine million Brits might be out of a phone contract and overpaying on their current deal if they do not shop around before the price hikes in April
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Premium Bond winners for February announced - two people are £1million richer
Premium Bonds is an investment product issued by National Savings & Investment (NS&I) but instead of earning guaranteed interest, you are entered into a monthly prize draw
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8 money changes coming in February including Universal Credit and passport fees
There are plenty of money changes coming up in February that could impact your wallet - from inflation and interest rate announcements to changes to Universal Credit
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Shop prices 'are yet to peak and will remain high' as inflation hits new heights
Brits have been warned that they should be prepared that peak inflation for food prices is yet to arrive and they will "will likely remain high" as a result of rising energy bills and labour shortages
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Greggs, Costa & Pret coffees have 'huge differences in caffeine', says report
Cappuccinos and espressos from major high street coffee chains have been compared to show which ones are a lot stronger than others
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Martin Lewis shares the check which could save you £2,000 on childcare costs
Martin Lewis told viewers that the name of the Government's tax-free childcare scheme can sometimes be "misleading" as it has absolutely nothing to do with tax, it is just called tax-free childcare
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Woman raves about £2 Primark tool 'everyone needs' to remove hair from hairbrush
If you hate cleaning out your hairbrush then you are in luck as people are going wild over a clever tool that does the job for you - and saves you touching any clumps
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'I live in a home I built myself in my mate's garden - it saves me £600 a month'
Chris March, 40, quit renting conventional houses five years ago and now says he can afford to keep his heating on constantly because his tiny home is so efficient
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Mum swears by £1 kitchen product for removing stubborn food stains from whites
A mum said that she needed help with removing stains from her children's clothes, and other parents came to the rescue saying a £1 kitchen product did the trick for them
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'I got £100 a month pocket money as a kid - I started saving for a house at 8'
A woman who received £113 in pocket money every month as a child has revealed she started saving cash to buy a house when she was 8 - and it helped her be money-savvy
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Thousands of benefit claimants may have wrongly been paid money after Gov error
EU citizens who claimed benefits before Brexit but were refused a citizens status may have to pay the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) money back due to an data error by the Home Office
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Full list of bank switch offers worth up to £200 - from Santander to TSB
Switching banks has always been seen as a "quick and easy" way of making a little extra cash as banks usually offer an incentive for newbies to sign up and several banks have introduced new offers over the last few months
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ASOS customers threaten to close accounts thanks to 'cheeky' delivery change
Shoppers are seething as ASOS has introduced a major change to its delivery policy that impacts the next day service - many are threatening to cancel their subscriptions
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Difference between 'use by' and 'best before' dates on food explained
One in five adults eating smaller portions and buying out-of-date food because of the cost of living crisis, ONS data reveals, so Brits ned to know the difference between 'use by' and 'best before'
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Boiler expert reveals four warning signs everyone needs to be aware of
Boiler expert Myles Robinson, from Compare Boiler Quotes, has explained the warning signs your boiler needs an upgrade, as putting it off could lead to bigger problems long term
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M&S unveils Valentine's Day meal deal including steak and prosecco for just £20
Valentine's Day doesn't have to cost the world with this meal deal from M&S which gives you a three course meal with wine pairings for two without breaking the bank
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Major pension change being looked at by DWP - and it would benefit millions
A consultation on small pension pots has been launched by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) with the aim of making it easier to keep track of your retirement fund
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Co-op shoppers rave about new deal where you can bag five frozen items for £6
Co-op shoppers have been raving about the store's new freezer meal deal, which will save you a whopping £9.85, as people say they are running to their local to stock up
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Sainsbury's is giving away free £25 Nectar points - but there's a catch
The offer is part of Sainsbury's nine-day "Big Points Bonanza'" which is giving away over 50 million Nectar points as well as prize draws and other giveaways for shoppers across the UK
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Expert explains how to ask your boss for pay rise during cost of living crisis
Business finance expert at NerdWallet Connor Campbell has explained how you can ask your boss for a pay rise during the cost of living crisis, saying "there's no time like the present"