Articles by Ruth Jackson

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    Six million Brits have no retirement savings
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    There are 6.25 million Brits over the age of 50 who have no pension plan in place and are set to retire on just the basic state pension, according to LV='s State of Retirement Report.

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    Top 20 burglary hotspots revealed
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    Homeowners in London and Bradford are the most likely in the UK to make a claim for theft or burglary on their home insurance.

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    Rocketing fuel prices are drivers' main concern
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    Nearly three-quarters of drivers are worried about the effect of rising fuel costs, according to a survey by Post Office Car Insurance. This is now the biggest concern for drivers.

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    British Gas hints at £100 bill hike
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    Energy bills could rise by up to £100 next year after British Gas signals it may be increasing prices.

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    Shock rise in savings levels
    Save in 2012

    The amount Brits are stashing away in easy access savings accounts rose by an unexpected 18% in the first quarter of 2012.

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    Maternity leave could be split between parents
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    In the Queen's Speech at the state opening of parliament yesterday it was revealed that the coalition government plan to revolutionise maternity leave by allowing parents to split it between themselves.

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    Investors abandon active fund management

    Sales of low-cost tracker funds hit a record high in the first quarter of 2012 with investors pouring £661 million into these investment vehicles, according to figures from the Investment Management Association.

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    House prices down 2.4% in April
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    House prices fell by 2.4% in April, according to the Halifax House Price Index. But prices over the quarter are up 0.3%.

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    Scam of the week: the car clocking scam
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    Here at Moneywise HQ we are regularly inundated with emails from concerned readers informing us of new and elaborate scams being hatched. This week we look at the 'car clocking' scam.

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    Pensioners failing to claim billions in benefits
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    Billions of pounds worth of benefits go unclaimed each year, according to figures from the Department for Work and Pensions.