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Council tax bills are pushing past £2,000 in some areas, leaving many struggling to pay. A shake-up could be on the way, however, with debt collection and challenging bands in line for a possible overhaul. We break down what the proposals mean for you.
We also investigate whether your title – Mr, Mrs, Miss or Ms – has an impact on your car insurance costs, and warn readers to watch out for dodgy QR scams that cheated consumers out of £3.5m last year.
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| Matthew Jenkin |
| Which? Money expert |
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| TOP STORY |
| 4 ways council tax may change |
| Could council tax bills soon be easier to manage? The government is looking at changes, from switching to 12 monthly payments by default to making it simpler to challenge your band. |
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| New Zopa cashback current account |
| Zopa's new 'Biscuit' current account offers 2% cashback, fee-free overseas spending, interest on balances and a linked saver paying 7.1% AER – but is it as rewarding as it sounds? |
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| Should you enter a property raffle? |
| Tempted by Omaze or other property raffles? We break down how these home competitions work, what they really cost and what to check before entering. |
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| New Which? Money podcast episode |
| Exposing supermarkets' unfair loyalty pricing |
| Listen time: 33 minutes |
| Loyalty prices cut costs for many, but not all. This week’s podcast looks at who loses out and whether supermarket savings are fair for everyone.
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| EXPERT TIP |
| Is investing right for you?
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| Investing offers the chance to grow your money above inflation. But you should be clear on your financial goals before deciding if it’s right for you. You’ll need to invest your money for at least five years. That might be fine if you’re saving for retirement, but not if you need the cash to pay for something more imminent like a wedding.
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| Josh Wilson, Which? Money investment journalist
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| Investing for beginners | |
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| Other top stories this week |
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