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Latest insights into what's going on behind the headlines, and what you can do to make your cash work harder for you from the money.co.uk team:

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19 November 2025

Buildings insurance for first time buyers

A first-time buyer's guide to buildings insurance. Find out what it is, why your mortgage lender needs it, and when to get cover.

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23 June 2025

What are pensions?

You can use a pension as an income during your retirement, but there are several types and many rely on how much money you put into them. Here is how they work.

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03 June 2025

Can You Switch Banks With an Overdraft?

You don’t need to panic if your overdraft has got out of hand. Instead, shop around for a current account that charges less and switch bank.

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02 June 2025

How to transfer money from your credit card to a bank account

If you want to borrow a small sum of cash to repay a debt, or clear an overdraft, you can use a money transfer credit card to move cash into your current account.

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02 June 2025

What is interest?

Borrowing costs money. A lender will usually charge a borrower a percentage of the money lent, rather than a flat fee. This is called interest. This guide covers the basics of how interest works, what it is and what it means for your finances.

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14 March 2025

How to Switch Bank Accounts

Discover how to save money and get better customer service by switching bank accounts.

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Research and reports

At money.co.uk we don't just report the news, we also carry out our own research and investigations to help make better sense of personal finance. Here are our latest reports: