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The financial benefits of getting married – from capital gains tax to inheritance taxLess couples are getting hitched, but as well the emotional benefits, there are legal, financial and tax perks that come with getting married.
By Sam Walker Last updated
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Best fixed rate cash ISAs – earn up to 5.25%Savings The best fixed rate cash ISAs are paying some of the highest rates in years. We look at the top ISA deals for those willing to lock their cash away.
By Oojal Dhanjal Last updated
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The best one-year fixed savings accounts – earn up to 5.15%Savings One-year fixed savings accounts are paying up to 5.15% if you lock away your cash for 12 months. We've rounded up the best deals available now.
By Oojal Dhanjal Last updated
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Best easy-access savings accounts – earn up to 4.56%Savings The best easy-access savings accounts are now offering up to 4.56% on your cash savings. We look at the best rates on the market now.
By Oojal Dhanjal Last updated
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Are you missing out on Pension Credit? How to claim the benefit worth £4,500 a yearHundreds of thousands of eligible households are still failing to apply for Pension Credit. We explain who qualifies for the benefit and how to apply.
By Sam Walker Last updated
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Number of ISA millionaires hits new record high with top 25 pots worth an average £12 millionThere are now almost 8,000 ISA millionaires in the UK, as historic stock market returns have rewarded patient investors. How can you join the club?
By Daniel Hilton Published
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‘A wealth tax would be devastating for UK businesses’Richard Harpin, who sold HomeServe for £4 billion, has urged Labour to avoid further tax rises and instead reward risk-takers to help the UK thrive.
By Sam Walker Published
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Will taxes rise in the Burnham government's first Autumn Budget?Prime minister Andy Burnham said he will stick to Labour’s manifesto commitment to not raise income tax, National Insurance, or VAT. But what other taxes could new chancellor John Healey target?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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The key October self-assessment tax return deadlines to rememberThere are two important dates for self-assessment taxpayers to remember in October. We explain them and why they matter
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