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Are you covered if disaster strikes? Be prepared for when the worst happens...

Do you know the exact value of everything you own? Like many homeowners, you may have underestimated the cost of replacing all your possessions should disaster strike.

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Earn yourself a fortune by selling your junk: We're all guilty of hoarding...

Throwing away belongings is becoming a thing of the past as recycling, vintage, retro and 'upcycling' (where you convert unwanted items into new things) become popular.

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Save money be appy: Find a parking space, cut your phone bill and slash the...

There is oodles of clever technology at our fingertips that can help us be more savvy with money. Here are ten of our favourite mobile phone apps.

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Cash Isa transfer values: Your guide to switching 

Savers should arm themselves with the rules before switching Isa providers to avoid losing the tax-free benefit. Here's our handy guide.

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Tax on savings: How much do I have to pay?

Did you know that interest clocked up on savings accounts is subject to tax? While a new system comes into force in April 2016 that will see most savers avoid the tax, until then, tax is payable.

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What you need to know about national living wage and minimum wage

From 1 April 2016, all workers aged 25 or above will be entitled to earn a minimum of £7.20. Here's This is Money's guide to the national living wage for workers and employers.

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Turn your locks to gold: Wig makers pay as much as £200 for a long ponytail...

CITY FEATURE...NATALIE LEWIS HAS HER HAIR CUT OFF TO RAISE MONEY FOR CANCER RESEARCH UK...HAIRDRESSER DANIEL MONGE SHAVES NATALIE'S HAIR IN SECTIONS TO SELL TO WIGMAKERS...AT "BARBER STREISAND" HAIR...

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How to start saving or investing into an Isa - the essential guide to a...

Making the most of your annual Isa allowance is the cornerstone of wise saving and investing. You'll pay less tax and your money will grow faster. Here, we explain how to start using an Isa

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How can chargeback help you get your money back?

It is the main form of protection for purchases made with debit cards, and also provides protection for goods worth less than £100 made on credit cards.

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Tax-free childcare is on the way - but will your family be any better off and...

Help with soaring childcare costs may be at hand for the vast majority of working parents - including the self-employed for the first time. Here's how a new scheme could help you.

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How to fight a debt ruling you knew nothing about as 900,000 are handed out...

In some cases, the recipient has no idea they owe money because the judgments are sent to an old address from a nondescript office in Northampton.

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How much are care home fees? Read our indispensable guide

A report by the Care Quality Commission last week found services for the elderly were nearing breaking point and warned of a wave of home closures if staff and funding gaps are not filled.

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Why you could have just 8 days to return unwanted presents: How to beat the...

It happens every year. There is always one present (and sometimes more!) that needs to go back. It might be a pair of shoes that don't fit or a book you'd never read.

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DIY tricks to spruce up your home this Spring

The average spent on DIY by homeowners each year is £1,000, on everything from changing a lightbulb to decorating the bedroom or tiling the bathroom.

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Transfer money overseas: Cheapest ways to send cash abroad

Need to send cash abroad? Banks no longer have the monopoly on money transfer. Here is a rundown of the cheapest ways to move your money around - however much you need to send.

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Everything you must know to protect your family's legacy

Applications for lasting power of attorney — a vital document that allows someone to make financial decisions on your behalf — has hit a record 591,000 a year.

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Save your snaps: It's cheap to get your photos printed

Cherished photos that were once stored in holiday albums now often only survive as megabytes on a smartphone, files in social media or in folders inside a computer.

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Is it worth paying for a bank account?

What do you get with a packaged account? Are the perks really worth the cash? And how do you choose the right account? This is Money takes a looks.

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Why claimants have to wait six weeks for Universal Credit

Universal Credit replaces housing benefit, child tax credit, income support, working tax credit, jobseeker's allowance, and employment and support allowance.

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Beware fees if you forget to collect your Christmas parcel

Shops are charging rip-off fees if customers fail to pick up their click-and-collect orders within as little as ten days. The service allows shoppers to order goods online then pick them up in store.

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Put your house on the payroll... it could earn up to £2,500 a day!

Here, The Mail on Sunday shows how you can profit from your property - from turning it into a TV set to swapping it for a holiday.

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DEALS OF THE WEEK: A free 16 bottle case of wine, cinema tickets and £10...

Enjoy a free case of 16 bottles of wine or a £100 bill credit when you buy a TV, phone and internet bundle worth at least £47 a month from Virgin Media.

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How do I plan my pension, taxes and bills in 2019?

Everything from your weekly state pension to council tax bills is set to change next year. Here Amelia Murray takes you through what’s in store for your finances in 2019.

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30 clever ways to transform your fortunes in 2019 

January is the perfect time to banish bad financial habits and get clever with your cash. Here our team gives its top tips for how to save — and make — money in 2019.

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Want a new job in 2019? Follow these 10 tips on how to go about it 

Millions of UK workers are going into 2019 feeling undervalued in their current workplace according to figures released by online jobs board Totaljobs.

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Five steps to avoid a New Year tax trauma: Our guide to getting your return...

You have just 22 days to complete your tax return online to avoid a £100 fine. Of the 11.4 million people who have to fill in a tax return annually, around 5.5 million are yet to file for 2017/2018.

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Check your travel documents before you fly! The passport blunder that costs...

Holoidaymakers got a stark reminder to check travel documents before flying following reports last week that a traveller was left stranded when a friend took his passport by mistake.

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The best free online courses to boost your CV and bag a promotion

Learning a new skill can be an expensive undertaking. But the good news is that there are a plethora of free online courses that can help you up-skill or land that promotion

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Earn cashback on every pound you spend! Savvy shoppers can pocket hundreds of...

A host of different websites and credit cards effectively enable you to profit as you shop, by rewarding you with a cash perk for buying anything, from insurance and holidays to MoTs and mobile phones.

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Learn to be a deal detective and save thousands: Cash in on freebies and...

Jordon Cox is so good at digging out discounts he has published a book on the subject. The 22-year-old from Essex is even nicknamed the Coupon Kid.

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Why pay for it when you can WIN it? Our comping queens can help turn the odds...

Samantha King (pictured) spends 50 hours a week entering competitions during coffee breaks from her job as a shop assistant and continues late into the night.

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CASH IN THE ATTIC: How vintage sunglasses can be a shrewd investment

Vintage sunglasses are not only a cool accessory to wear this summer - but can also be a shrewd investment. Ray-Bans have a timeless appeal connected with celebrity status.

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12 tricks to boost your coffers this Christmas 

The cost of Christmas presents, social events, food and drink to entertain family and friends between now and New Year all adds up. The key is to plan ahead so it doesn't cause you to go into debt.

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CASH IN THE ATTIC: Through the Victorian looking glass

Look through a Victorian microscope and you could be peering at an investment that merits close scrutiny.

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Tune in to RECORD profits: Why your old vinyl could be worth a fortune

Vinyl is now outselling compact discs for the first time in four decades - with more than five million records expected to be sold in Britain this year.

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Best money management apps to keep track of your finances

There are now several apps available to help you learn about investing, make the right choices for your pension and save up for that big purchase. This is Money takes a look at the best.

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15 nifty and thrifty household gadgets that could save you a fortune

As technology becomes increasingly affordable and easy to use, you no longer need to be super rich or a technical wizard to experience the benefits. We look at smart devices that could us thousands.

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Money Mail's top tips to help university students make their money go further

Last year, living costs for the average student were about £795 per month, according to money advice site Save the Student. But this year they are expected to have risen even higher.

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Five of the best bank accounts for small businesses

Which banks are offering the lowest fees, in-credit interest and best free perks? This is Money's five favourite business banks for start-ups

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Best personal loan rates and how to find the right deal

Looking to take out a loan? This is Money picks out some favourite options to help you choose the best deal for your money.

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Best broadband deals: Compare the cheapest and fastest providers

Switching your broadband deal could cut down your monthly outgoings dramatically with deals available costing less than £20.

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The best low-rate credit cards

There are a lot of credit cards on the market offering eye-catching 0 per cent interest deals but such teaser rates disappear fast so why not consider a continuously low-rate card instead?

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Best energy deals: How to switch supplier to get a cheaper price

Energy price tariffs are in a constant merry-go-round with suppliers constantly battling to pinch customers from each other. We show you how to win.

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Best bank accounts for overdrafts: Compare current accounts and overdraft...

Banks raked in a whopping £2.4bn in overdraft fees last year. Borrowers can however switch and save with an account with a generous fee-free buffer or lower fees.

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Best high interest paying bank current accounts

Savings rates have been in freefall thanks largely to the coronavirus crisis, with the Bank of England cutting its base rate to an all-time low of 0.1 per cent. But some bank accounts are still...

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Travel money: Best debit and credit cards to use abroad

A holiday is costly enough without the added horror of returning home to find your bank statement littered with extra fees and charges after using your card overseas.

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Best 0% balance transfer credit cards to clear your debts

Switching your debts to a balance transfer card can speed up the repayment of debt, we reveal the best cards for it.

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Best credit cards: Top deals for rewards, travel and clearing debt

If used correctly, credit cards can help you get something back or spread the cost of things that you are spend on - but make sure that you use them wisely.

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How to get cheap car insurance: Ten tips to find the best quotes

One in three motorists pays over the odds for their car insurance - and the worst thing you can do is simply renew. We reveal ten tips to get the cheapest car insurance deal.

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Best current accounts: Top bank accounts for switching with rewards

How hard does your bank account work for you? Here's our pick of the best accounts to make your money work harder, cut down on fees, or get free stuff.

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