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Are you ready to start saving for your first home? From tips on budgeting to how to boost your savings, find out how you can build up a lump sum for your house deposit.

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Petrol stations across the UK have begun to close their doors as fuel supplies at the pump dwindle. Read on to find out how fears of a fuel shortage have affected fuel supplies at petrol stations and simple steps you can take to save on fuel in the long term.

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There are many reasons why your credit score might go down. Some may only cause temporary dips, while others may take longer for your credit score to recover. Find out some of the common causes of your credit score going down and how you can improve your credit history.

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More than 100,000 teenagers in the UK could be missing out on money in a lost Child Trust Fund account. Learn how Child Trust Funds work and the best way for young savers to make a return on their money.

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Credit reference agencies each have their own system to calculate your credit rating, which makes it tricky to find a universal average credit score in the UK. Find out how your credit score is calculated and what is a good credit score.

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Cryptocurrency scams are rising as digital currency becomes more popular among investors. Find out the most common types of cryptocurrency scams and what to do if you think you’ve been affected by one.

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Forex trading involves buying and selling currencies to make a profit. It’s become the largest financial market in the world and you don’t need much money to get started. Here, we explain what forex trading is and some of the pros and cons to consider before investing.

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Both renting and buying a home have pros and cons. The right option for you will depend on your circumstances and financial goals, so read on to find out more.

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Improving your credit score can help boost your chances of getting financial products such as loans, credit cards and mortgages. Here, we run through 15 simple tips and tricks that could help you improve your credit rating.

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Stamp duty is a tax you pay when buying property in England and Northern Ireland. How much stamp duty you pay will vary depending on whether you’re a first-time buyer and the value of the property.

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Buy now, pay later schemes can be a handy way of instantly buying an essential item, but look a little deeper and you might find some nasty interest rates. Read on to find out the dangers of these schemes, the associated charges, when they can be useful and alternatives to these schemes.

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If you need to cover the cost of emergency expenses or large purchases you may need to consider using credit. Read on to find out what credit is and the different types available.

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Buy now, pay later schemes offer shoppers the chance to delay paying for their goods up front or to split the cost over monthly instalments. Read on to find out how they work and whether they impact your credit score.

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County court judgments (CCJs) can stay on your credit file for years but they don’t have to be there forever. You may be able to get a CCJ removed from your credit history more quickly – here’s our guide to how to do it.

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Knowing what affects your credit score can help to improve your chances of being accepted for new credit. Here, we share the actions that could affect your credit score positively and what you should avoid to help improve your credit history.

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Credit scores can help us judge how likely we are to be accepted for financial products such as mortgages, credit cards and loans. Find out how credit scores work and why it is important to keep an eye on yours.

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Foreign exchange trading, or forex trading, is a popular investment choice in the UK. Read on to find out what you need to get started as a forex trader.

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If you’re thinking about investing in forex you’ll need a forex broker to get access to the market and start trading currency. Here we explain what a forex broker is and offer tips on how to find the right broker for you.

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In the UK investors lose millions of pounds every year to forex trading scams. Here we run through some of the most common forex scams and give tips on how to avoid them.

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The First Homes scheme was introduced to help first-time buyers get on the property ladder in their local area. The price you’ll pay for a First Homes property, which needs to be a newly built home, will be at least 30% lower than the market value but there are a number of boxes to tick to qualify.

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A bridging loan acts as a bridge between the sale of one property and the purchasing of another. It is a short-term option that helps bridge a gap, making it possible to buy a new house before selling your old one.

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House removals can ease the stress of moving house by handling the heavy lifting for you. Several factors, such as distance, the services needed and the number of items, determine house removal costs. Here’s how to find the right company to keep your move affordable.

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Near the end of a property transaction, both parties sign contracts detailing what is expected and it’s at this stage that they commit to go through with the agreement.

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A property chain is when the successful completion of a property sale depends on several other purchases going through. If one person pulls out of the chain or runs into problems or delays, it can affect the house-buying process for everyone else.

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Whether you’re a first-time buyer or moving onto a new home, buying a house can feel overwhelming. Here are some tips to help make the process of buying a house run more smoothly.

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A good credit score, or a good credit rating, opens up a world of financial possibilities because it shows lenders you are a reliable, low-risk borrower. But each credit reference agency has its own rating system so what a good credit score is for one might not look the same for the others.

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There are lots of simple ways to check your credit score to find out how likely you are to be accepted for new credit.

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Moving home can feel overwhelming with lots to do before you can get settled. From booking a removal firm to move-in day itself, our checklist rounds up 10 ways to make the moving process simpler and smoother.

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How much you should put down for a mortgage deposit will depend on your financial circumstances and goals. While having a larger deposit can be helpful, you don’t always need it to get on the property ladder. Read on to find out your options.