Rachel Lacey

Rachel Lacey

Financial abuse occurs when a partner or caregiver takes control of your money and how you spend it. In this article we focus on how to recover financially including how to get help, where to go for legal advice, the benefits of checking your credit record and new financial goals.

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Property is an expensive investment. Pensions are supported by government tax relief, employer contributions and more. Both can help fund your retirement.

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A lifetime ISA (LISA) and pensions are both designed for retirement savings. Knowing how they compare is key to using each most effectively.

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Pensions and ISAs are both tax-efficient ways to save. Knowing how they compare is key to using each most effectively.

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Pension pots and savings accounts both save for the future. Knowing how they compare is key to using each most effectively.

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An unsecured loan can be a simple way of borrowing money, whether you have a big expense on the horizon or other loans you want to consolidate.

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If you have a handful of outstanding debts, it may be cheaper and more manageable to consolidate them into one personal loan.

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There are two main types of debt consolidation loans: unsecured and secured. Secured loans require collateral, unsecured loans do not. Offering security to the lender typically provides the borrower with access to larger sums of money.

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Borrowers with poor credit who want to consolidate debt have the most difficulty getting a loan that suits their needs. However, there are options available for those with bad credit scores – you just need to know where to look.

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In this article, our NerdWallet research examines how much consumers plan to spend on Christmas presents in 2020, how they’re paying for them, and how spending compares to 2019 – alongside practical ways to save on Christmas presents and how to say when you can’t afford to buy presents.