ISA
National insurance number delays hit 16-year-olds trying to beat Help to Buy ISA deadline
Some 16-year-olds are struggling to open a Help to Buy ISA before the deadline at the end of this month because they haven't yet received their NI numbers
14 November 2019
Second cash Lifetime ISA to launch next week
23 August 2018
NS&I to cut Direct ISA rate
Government-backed savings provider NS&I is reducing the interest rate on its Direct ISA from 1% to 0.75% from 24 Sept
16 July 2018
Savers abandon cash ISAs in wake of new tax rules
The amount of new money saved in cash ISAs has dropped by a third in the past year
31 August 2017
Over 15,000 cash Lifetime ISAs opened
The first cash Lifetime ISA has already proved popular with savers, with thousands opened in the first week
19 June 2017
Skipton to launch first cash Lifetime ISA
Skipton Building Society will launch its Lifetime Cash ISA on Thursday paying 0.50% for savers aged 18-39
6 June 2017
STOP accepting paltry savings - earn up to 5%
Yes, many rates are dire, but you can still find hidden gems to massively boost your earnings
12 April 2017
Martin's 6 Lifetime ISA must-knows
LISAs launch this Thursday, and by opening one you can get up to £32,000 free
5 April 2017
Skipton becomes first provider to announce it will offer cash Lifetime ISAs
Skipton Building Society has confirmed it will become the first provider to offer a cash Lifetime ISA (LISA)
20 March 2017
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28 July 2021
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New. Broadband price war
Incl cheapest deal in 18mths - '£13/mth'
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Travel insurance from £9/week
Incl some Covid cover
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New. Help if you're 'pinged' or told to isolate
Martin's video explainer
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Slash PCR travel test costs to £40
Avoid £100+ fees
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'I reclaimed £3,500 in packaged bank fees'
'...going back to 1990'
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15 summer cinema savers
Incl £2.50 entry & free O2 Monday tickets
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Updated. Should you join diesel compensation claims?
Against Audi, BMW, Ford etc
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Coronavirus Employees' Help
1 August 2021![]()
If you're worried about work during the coronavirus crisis, this guide looks at your rights as an employee including who's eligible to be furloughed. -
Coronavirus Universal Credit & Benefits
1 August 2021![]()
If you're suddenly unable to work due to the coronavirus crisis, or you've been laid off, this guide looks at what benefits you can claim, what you're entitled to under universal credit plus tells you how to make a claim. -
Coronavirus Finance & Bills Help
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Many are worried about the UK impact of the coronavirus on their ability to pay bills and even stay in their home. This guide tells you what help's out there if you can't pay bills or pay loans or credit cards back. -
Students urged to apply for university funding now if they plan to get a place via 'clearing' – don't wait for your A-level results
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Prospective university and college students who plan to go through a process known as 'clearing' to get onto a course should not wait for their exam results before applying for student finance. -
Over £28bn in old coins and bank notes still to be cashed in - here's how to make yours spendable again
30 July 2021![]()
More than £28 billion worth of paper £5, £10, £20 and £50 notes are still to be cashed in, while just over £100 million worth of old 'round pound' coins are also yet to be returned. Here's how to make your old notes and coins spendable again.
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Martin Lewis: Why you shouldn't worry too much about your credit score – it’s not actually a real thing
14 June 2021![]()
When it comes to finances, numbers are key – whether it's what you earn, your credit card balance or the interest rate on your mortgage, small changes can add up to a big difference. Yet there's one number you shouldn't pay too much attention to – your credit score.
Clever ways to calculate your finances
