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First-time buyers willing to move 30 miles to get on property ladder
A study of 1,000 aspiring homeowners found 39% are looking in neighbouring areas to improve their chances of securing a property that meets all their needs
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Warning after more than 185,000 Brits fined for withdrawing their own cash
According to official data, just 12% of LISA savers have successfully used their account to buy a home since its launch and nearly nine out of 10 have been fined for making an unauthorised withdrawal or haven’t used their savings
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Wigan Warriors' Junior Nsemba on his toughest opponent ahead of Wembley
Rampaging teenage forward, 19, explains just who can cut him down to size as he prepares to face Warrington Wolves in Challenge Cup final
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Couples are now taking 'compatibility tests' before buying houses together
A new 'couples compatibility test' has been developed to help lovebirds considering buying a property together to see if they are truly 'financially and emotionally ready'
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Savers warned over £253billion sitting in accounts paying no interest
The good news is, you can still find savings accounts that pay above the rate of inflation, which currently sits at 3.2% - but millions of people are leaving their money to languish
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Brits are prioritising social media over personal finances
A study of 2,000 adults found they typically devote just 24 minutes a week to reviewing their expenses, budgeting, and planning their future finances - but 48 minutes scrolling through social media platforms
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Parents could double savings for their child with simple ISA trick
When the child turns 18, the Junior ISA turns into a regular ISA - but if you open and move the savings into a Lifetime ISA, you could more than double the original worth
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Castleford's Sylvester Namo hit with huge ban as Super League rival let off
Papua New Guinea international Sylvester Namo of Castleford Tigers has been walloped with a huge ban for his illegal challenge on Willie Isa which left the Wigan ace hospitalised
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Millions of savers missing out as £43billion stuck in ISAs paying 1.50% or less
Over £43billion is sitting in five million UK cash ISA accounts earning returns of 1.50% or less, with an average balance of over £8,500 per account - so check now to get a better rate
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Isa investors make most of allowances just minutes into the new tax year
The first subscription for the 2024-25 tax year came in at an three minutes past midnight on April 6
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'Last chance' for savers to get free £1,000 to put toward first home
Savers can deposit up to £4,000 every tax year in a Lifetime ISA and they will get a 25% return for free from the Government - this means you could get £1,000 extra if you max out the £4,000 allowance
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ISA or savings account - money expert explains pros and cons of both accounts
We spoke to Myron Jobson, Senior Personal Finance Analyst at interactive investor, to explain whether you should put your money in a cash ISA or an easy-access savings account?
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8 end of tax year changes - including ISA and Child Benefit shake-ups
We round up eight things you need to be aware of ahead of the new tax year - there are big changes coming to National Insurance and Child Benefit that you should be aware of
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Review your financial goals now for the year ahead, finance expert advises
With tax year end just days away, now is the time to make sure you are doing all you can to make sure you are getting the most from your savings - and protecting them from the tax man
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Lifetime ISA gives you £1,000 free every year - five things you need to know
The Lifetime ISA is a type of savings account where you can put away up to £4,000 each tax year - in return, the Government then pays you a bonus worth 25% of your savings
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Bristol tops list of cities where most first-time buyers make use of LISAs
Both cities saw a 14% increase during the last 12 months in the amount of money withdrawn from a Lifetime ISA to put towards a first-time house deposit
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British ISA explained - how will it work and what the experts think about it
Jeremy Hunt explained the new British ISA would give people an extra £5,000 tax-free limit, on top of the existing £20,000 ISA allowance - here is what we know so far
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First-time buyers missed 'free money' last year by not utilising savings scheme
Over the last year, many first-time buyers may have missed out on a significant amount of money from a savings scheme created to boost deposits
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Lloyds Bank launches account to help young adults take first step into investing
This account is free for 18 to 25-year-olds and can be managed alongside their everyday banking in the Lloyds Bank app
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Savers face unexpected tax bill if they have more than £9,000 stashed away
Alice Haine, personal finance analyst at Bestinvest by Evelyn Partners, has calculated how much you can save right now in a top-paying account before you start paying interest
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How long it really takes to save a deposit for your first home
Something you need if you want to buy a house is a mortgage deposit - this is the cash deposit that you pay upfront when buying a house, your mortgage is then what covers the rest of the cost of the house
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Don't panic if you've broken your NY resolutions - you can still turn it around
It's never too late to make huge changes to your finances - even if you've already scuppered your New Year's resolutions, writes consumer rights expert Martyn James
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UK savings accounts where you can beat 4% inflation - see list of top payers
Inflation has crept back up again - but the good news is, the top-paying savings rates are still above 4%. So where exactly should you be putting your money?
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Martin Lewis shares warning to people under 40 who have never bought a house
Money expert Martin Lewis explains the differences between the Help To Buy ISA and Lifetime ISA - while warning anyone under the age of 40 who are yet to buy their first home to act quickly
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First-time buyers losing confidence due to cost-of-living and interest rates
Eight in ten say that owning their own property remains a priority for them - but just one in 10 believe they will meet this goal within the next 12 months, a study has found
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