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| How to kick-start your retirement planning
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Anxiety is delaying millions from retirement planning, according to our research. We unpack the common reasons people are put off by pensions and share our expert advice for sorting out your finances.
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| How well does your car insurer handle claims?
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We surveyed thousands of car claimants, combining their views with our expert analysis to find the firms with the best claims handling and happiest customers. Plus, how to ensure your claims go well.
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The cheapest supermarket of the month
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Our latest analysis shows Aldi was the cheapest shop for 89 items, but for the first time in over a year Asda has been knocked off the top spot for our longer list, which includes more branded items.
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Is it worth opening a joint savings account?
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While a shared account with a partner is convenient, there are trade-offs. Faye Lipson speaks to couples about how they manage their money together and explains why some keep their finances separate.
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What's the point of a pension?
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In the first episode of our four-part series, Which? Money editor Jenny Ross breaks down the basics of pensions and retirement planning with industry experts.
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| What's happening to mortgage rates?
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The Bank of England’s decision to hold the base rate at 3.75% came as no surprise and, because lenders had already factored in the announcement, mortgage rates are unlikely to be particularly affected.
Nevertheless, a cut is expected next month, which should drive down mortgage rates – although rates as low as we saw in the 2010s are a long way off.
For the best mortgage deals on the market right now, take a look at our daily updated guide.
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