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Sarah Coles
Sarah Coles is Yahoo Finance's Personal Finance Columnist. She has been a personal finance analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown for the past five years, after spending over a decade as a financial journalist. Her areas of expertise include savings and financial planning, but she also covers everything from tax to borrowing, spending and the housing market. She co-presents HL's ‘Switch Your Money On' podcast.
Yahoo Finance UKWhen will interest rates fall? And what does this mean for mortgage deals?
Where is the interest rates rollercoaster headed? And what does it mean for your mortgage?
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Supermarket swaps to cut your own personal rate of inflation
Making simple supermarket swaps can save hundreds of pounds a year.
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VAT: 12 of the oddest tax rules explained
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of VAT, here are 12 of the oddest rules.
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Forget about getting rich quick, getting rich slowly is better
Don't be duped by tricksters who promise you can have it all immediately, getting rich slowly is safe and secure
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How to make the most of Bank Holiday season to transform your finances
While it’s always nice to enjoy an extra day of relaxation, now that there are three Bank Holidays in quick succession, you may be persuaded to use one to make a significant difference to your finances.
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Celebrating 40 years of the £1 coin and how money has changed since
The £1 coin is 40 years old today. Here's how spending habits and prices have changed in the UK since it was first minted.
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Property: How to sell your house in a slow market
Between March and June is traditionally the best time of the year to be selling a home but things aren't quite up to usual speed this year.
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What next for mortgage rates and savings?
Variable mortgage rates and easy access savings accounts have both risen slightly in the wake of the Bank of England’s decision to hike rates again in March. What will happen next?
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Energy bills to council tax: 7 costs set to rise next month – and how to battle them
A whole series of price rises kick in in April, making life more difficult and expensive for all of us. Fortunately, there are things you can do to keep your costs down.
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How much pension you need and how to build it
How to prepare now so you don't get to retirement age and suddenly realise you don’t have anything close to the amount of money you need for the retirement you want.
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How to enjoy a tax-free income
There are several approaches offer an annual tax-free allowance you can take advantage of each year, so it’s worth getting to grips with what’s on offer before you lose this year’s allowance for good.
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Budget 2023: Childcare, pensions, tax, benefits — the key takeaways from Jeremy Hunt's statement
Jeremy Hunt's Spring budget saw big changes for childcare, pensions, benefits and energy bills, so it’s worth knowing what’s on the list, and what it means for you.
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Budget: Five key points on Jeremy Hunt's list that impact your finances
From help with energy bills, childcare and fuel prices, chancellor Jeremy Hunt will set out his tax and spending plans for the years ahead on Wednesday 15 March.
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What to do if you're facing a remortgage nightmare
If your mortgage deal is coming to an end, you may be facing a remortgage nightmare.
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Don't miss your chance to boost your state pension
The window to boost your state pension is closing. It snaps firmly shut on July 31 this year, so anyone under the age of 70 should check where they stand as soon as possible.
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Tax hikes: Why it's time to rethink the way you save and invest
Tax changes coming in to force this April could make a big difference to your savings and investments.
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How to avoid arguing with your partner over money
One in four couples argue with their partner about money every week.
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EastEnders: How to avoid an inheritance tax bill
EastEnders doesn’t often feature tax-related plot lines, but in recent weeks it has been grappling with the nightmares people can run into when they’re hit with a hefty inheritance tax bill.
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Landlord putting up your rent? Here's what you need to know
At the end of last year, rents hit a record high, and the rent rises aren't over yet.