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Swift payments are coming to banking. Here’s what you need to know

Direct debits arrived in the UK in 1964 as a paper-based system. They’ve become essential for managing household outgoings and almost 9 in 10 British adults have at least one direct debit commitment. Now, “Open Banking” will change the way you make payments, and it could provide you with far more flexibility, including through the

8 essential finance lessons you should teach teenagers as 72% say they want more financial education

Gaps in financial education are leaving many teenagers unprepared for managing their money and becoming independent. The good news is that they’re keen to learn and recognise how important getting to grips with personal finance is. Personal finance is part of the national curriculum. 73% of students surveyed as part of The London Institute of

How a virtual “shopping basket” is used to calculate the rate of inflation

Over the last few months, you’ve probably heard a lot about inflation and the effect it can have on your cost of living. While you may be familiar with the headline figures, how is it calculated? The key figure that you normally see is the Consumer Price Index (CPI). In the 12 months to April

4 valuable pension lessons younger generations can learn from the regrets of the over-50s

Those nearing retirement have plenty of lessons to teach younger generations. A survey asking over-50s how they feel about their pension and retirement plans has highlighted some regrets workers could learn from. When you’re in your 20s, 30s and 40s, retirement can still seem like it’s a long way off and it can lead to

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Guide: 7 valuable behaviours for successful investing

How do you grow your wealth when you’re investing? Choosing the “right” investments is just one of the ingredients needed for success. Indeed, your mindset and behaviours could have a much larger effect on the outcomes of your investments than you might think. Your approach to investing could influence the decisions you make when you

How to calculate the level of income protection that would provide you with financial security

Income protection could provide you with an essential safety net if you’re unable to work due to an accident or illness. Yet, research suggests it’s a valuable step that some people might be overlooking. If you’re too ill to work, income protection could provide you with a regular replacement income. Usually, income protection would pay

As rental growth slowed in 2023, is buy-to-let still profitable?

As property prices and rental yields have steadily increased in recent years, buy-to-let property has often been seen as a useful way to invest your money. However, figures suggest the pace of growth is slowing and landlords face increasing regulation that might mean it’s not as attractive as it once was. For some people, buy-to-let