Preference for tax-free savings accounts may be due, in part, to a psychological bias for the phrase “tax-free.”
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New research finds that people are more likely to choose a plan that has the words “tax-free” in the title, regardless of the details in fine print.
Be careful out there.
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Unfortunately, there’s no cure for scammers – but you can build immunity against them.
There are steps all users can take to make banking apps as secure as possible.
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Cybercrime evolves quickly, so banks have to move at pace to keep their apps secure. But users have a role to play as well.
Wedding planning involves major conversations about finances – but certainly not the couple’s last.
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A researcher explains how couples can create a sense of ‘our money’ while keeping a sense of financial autonomy.
Systemic barriers prevent average investors from capitalizing on potentially lucrative or riskier opportunities, which can exacerbate their financial vulnerability.
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While Warren Buffet’s ‘buy low, sell high’ strategy has proven extremely successful for himself, it’s challenging for those without significant financial resources.
The triple lock plus would guarantee that the UK state pension remains below the threshold for income tax.
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Many older people fear being pulled into income tax as the state pension climbs closer to the tax-free allowance.
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If you start to plan for your retirement now, your future self will thank you for it.
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Knowing your legal rights and resources can help you navigate this difficult time.
If you plan for retirement now, you’ll have less of a shock waiting for you in future.
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It may seem like a long time away but having an idea of how much income you’ll need to survive on in future is crucial.
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Are you secure, anxious or avoidant when it comes to finances?
Financial abuse persists when access to economic opportunities is controlled or limited by an intimate partner.
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When money is entangled with relationships, it can often become a tricky situation.
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Robo-advisers and AI are making investing accessible to everyone, but there are also risks to consider.
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Social media is full of financial advice, but much of it is inaccurate.
The current pension age of 66 is set to rise to 67 by 2028.
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Increasing life expectancy and falling birthrates means many of us may have to keep working until beyond 71 years of age.
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The interest your bank pays you is a reward for letting it use your money.
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Feel like you’re drowning in debt? Owing money can sometimes be challenging, but not all debts should keep you awake at night.
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Small adjustments can make a significant difference.
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Being financially resilient means you aren’t left financially devastated when an expensive emergency creeps up on you.
There are good reasons to borrow money. But there are also bad ones.
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Avoid borrowing to pay regular expenses or to pay off existing debt
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Young professionals are most likely to be affected by changes to national insurance.