Money Wellness

Managing your money

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    Average first-time buyers’ monthly mortgage payment tops £1,000. Find out what to do if you’re struggling with your mortgage payments

    Monthly mortgage payments for first-time buyers have risen by 61% in the last five years.

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    Interest rates to stay the same despite inflation drop

    The Bank of England is keeping interest rates on hold, despite inflation falling to its target level.

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    Online shopping changes could lead to more impulse buys

    Experts have suggested planned changes from Mastercard to speed up the payment process for online shoppers could result in more impulse buys. Find out what to do if you’re struggling with your spending.

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    How to spot spear-phishing scams

    More and more fraudsters are using personal data to target people in what are known as spear-fishing scams. Find out how to protect yourself.

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    Labour promise hundreds of new banking hubs

    Labour will open hundreds of banking hubs to fill the gap left by branch closures, if they are elected in July.

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    How to make a monthly budget

    Want to get into budgeting but don’t know where to start? Follow these step-by-step tips.

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    Illustrated image of someone putting a voting paper into a box. Find out how registering to vote can boost your credit score
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    Boost your credit score while doing your duty

    Registering to vote can benefit more than just the party that runs the country. Find out how registering to vote can boost your finances

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    Healthy one-pot recipes on a budget

    Don’t have much time to cook or the budget to stretch to extravagant ingredients? Try these nutritious, low-cost, one-pot recipes to add colour to your dinner.

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    Greens pledge £15 minimum wage and higher benefit payments

    The Green party have published their manifesto, outlining their plans to increase public funding by upping taxes on the rich. Find out what money-related promises the party have made.

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    Image of a child hugging his dad while he opens a gift. Kids spend less on father's day than mother's day
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    Kids spend less on Father’s Day than Mother’s Day

    Kids spend far less on their dads for Father's Day because they struggle to find a gift they'd like. Find out how to make Father's Day special without breaking the bank

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